This list highlights the cheapest universities in the USA for international students based on tuition data from 2016-2017. The estimated tuition and fees for international students at each of the affordable universities below totaled less than $35,000 for this school year.
These schools all ranked in the top 100 colleges on U.S. News and World Report's 2018 Best College Rankings for their respective categories (national universities, liberal arts colleges, etc.) as well. This means that in addition to being some of the cheapest colleges in the U.S. for international students, these schools also provide international students with a quality education.
1. Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private, non-profit research university in Provo, Utah. It is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and tuition costs are subsidized with church members' tithing funds.
2. Truman State University
Located in rural Kirksville, Missouri, some of Truman State University's most popular majors include business administration and management, kinesiology, biology, psychology, and English.
3. Florida State University
Students attending Florida State University in Tallahassee are just a short drive away from some of the sunshine state's beautiful beaches. A few of the school's popular majors include criminal justice, psychology, and English.
4. California Polytechnic State University
Cal Poly is a cheap university in California for international students. It's located in Luis Obispo, a city halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco that has been ranked one of the happiest cities in the U.S. Some popular majors at the school include engineering, agriculture, business, and biological and biomedical sciences.
5. Binghamton University
Binghamton is a public research university located in Vestal, New York. This university is the perfect place for students with a love for the outdoors. The campus includes a 182-acre nature preserve as well as an Adventure Resource Center and Outdoor Pursuits program.
6. Asbury University
Asbury University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Wilmore, Kentucky. Although the school is non-denominational, its foundation is centered on the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition.
7. University of Minnesota — Twin Cities
The University of Minnesota is a public research university with campuses in both Minneapolis and Saint Paul (known as the Twin Cities). These campuses are only about 3 miles apart. Some of the school's most popular majors are social sciences, biological and biomedical sciences, engineering, business, and psychology.
8. University of Iowa
Located in Iowa City, the University of Iowa is one of fourteen universities in the Big Ten Conference — the oldest Division I collegiate athletic conference in the U.S.
9. University of Georgia
Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia was the first public, state-chartered college in the U.S. The school is located in Athens, Georgia&;#8212;60 miles away from the state capital of Atlanta. Its beautiful campus is a blend of classic and modern — the oldest building dates back to 1806.
10. James Madison University
Named after America's fourth president, James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia — just over two hours away from the nation's capital of Washington, D.C. Those majoring in political science can take advantage of this close proximity by participating in the Washington Semester, during which they can experience working in D.C. with a semester-long internship.
11. Purdue University
Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue is best known for its engineering program. The school is nicknamed the "cradle of astronauts" because a whopping 24 of its graduates have gone on to become astronauts. This includes Neil Armstrong — the first man on the moon — and Eugene Cernan — the last man on the moon.
Tuition at Purdue has not increased since 2012. This tuition freeze will remain in place at least through the 2018-19 academic year.