Tuition fees at American universities are expensive, but there are some affordable options. According to U.S. News, among the 912 American universities that enroll at least 25 international students, 20 have total annual costs equal to or less than $20,184, with the lowest being $10,318, excluding awarded financial aid but including tuition and fees, room and board, books, and transportation. In other words, you can study for a year for about 100,000 RMB.

Today, let's take a look at 10 American universities with incredibly low tuition fees for international students!

No. 10 Wichita State University

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Location: Wichita, Kansas

U.S. News ranking: 332 (tie), National Universities

Total cost for 2023-24: $18,226

Total number of undergraduates: 12,696

Total number of international students: 464

Wichita State University is a public institution founded in 1895 and located in southern Kansas, in the state's largest city. Wichita State University students can choose from a wide range of undergraduate degrees in six colleges, and graduate students can earn degrees in other fields such as the W. Frank Barton College of Business, the College of Education, and the College of Engineering.

In addition to athletic activities, Wichita State University students can also participate in more than 150 campus organizations, Greek life, and community service. Notable Wichita State University alumni include Pizza Hut founders Frank and Dan Carney and GPS maker Garmin co-founder Gary Burrell.

No. 9 King University

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Location: Bristol, Tennessee

U.S. News ranking: 59 (tie), Regional Universities (South)

Total cost for 2023-24: $17,713

Total number of undergraduates: 1,122

Total number of international students: 40

King University is a Presbyterian-affiliated private university located in Bristol, Tennessee, USA, founded in 1867. King University offers more than 80 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs, as well as a variety of professional studies programs for working professionals. Most courses are offered in face-to-face and online formats, and several graduate programs are also offered: Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

No. 8 CUNY-Lehman College

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Location: Bronx, New York

U.S. News ranking: 27 (tie), Regional Universities (North)

Total cost for 2023-24: $16,724

Total number of undergraduates: 12,459

Total number of international students: 308

Lehman College is a public college in New York City. It was founded in 1931 and became an independent college of the City University of New York in September 1967. It offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and majors. It is divided into six schools and the Macaulay Honors College. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Natural and Social Sciences, College of Business, College of Health Sciences, College of Human Services and Nursing, and College of Continuing Studies.

The Macaulay Honors College at Lehman College is highly competitive and offers full-tuition scholarships, Apple laptops, and a $7,500 opportunity fund that can be used for various activities such as study abroad, internship or research reimbursement, and service learning. However, Honors College students must take four New York City-related seminars, maintain a 3.5 GPA, and graduate in four years.

No. 7 CUNY-New York City College of Technology

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Location: Brooklyn, New York

U.S. News ranking: 22, Regional Colleges (North)

2023-24 Total cost: $16,634

Total number of undergraduates: 13,087

Total number of international students: 508

The City College of Technology is a public college in New York City, founded in 1946, and is one of the schools in the City University of New York system. CUNY Tech enrolls more than 17,000 students and offers more than 66 bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificate programs in several engineering and technical fields as well as architecture, nursing, hospitality management, entertainment technology, dental hygiene, vision care technology, technical teacher training and paralegal training. The school also provides non-degree continuing education and provides educational services to approximately 14,000 students each year.

No. 6 Oklahoma Panhandle State University

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Location: Goodwell, Oklahoma

U.S. News ranking: 37, Regional Colleges (West)

Total cost for 2023-24: $16,582

Total number of undergraduates: 1,242

Total number of international students: 47

Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public college divided into 3 colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degrees in fields such as history, education, business, and nursing. This college has a relatively good agriculture program, and its agriculture-related degree programs produce excellent and capable graduates who work in the many cattle, horse, swine, and agriculture-related industries in the region.

No. 5 Fayetteville State University

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Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina

U.S. News ranking: 69 (tie), Regional Universities (South)

Total cost for 2023-24: $16,160

Total number of undergraduates: 5,748

Total number of international students: 29

Fayetteville State University is a historically black public university located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the University of North Carolina system and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The primary mission of Fayetteville State University is to provide students with a quality education through basic liberal arts education, professional training, and specific graduate programs, offering bachelor's degrees in 43 fields, master's degrees in 23 fields, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

No. 4 Florida National University

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Location: Hialeah, Florida

U.S. News ranking: 69 (tie), Regional Universities (South)

Total cost for 2023-24: $16,088

Total number of undergraduates: 2,465

Total number of international students: 261

Florida National University is a private, for-profit university in Florida. Founded in 1988, it has a diverse but predominantly Hispanic student body. The university has three campuses, with its main campus and training center in Hialeah and its South Campus in Miami.

No. 3 University of Minnesota Crookston

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Location: Crookston, Minnesota

U.S. News ranking: 32 (tie), Regional Colleges (Midwest)

Total cost for 2023-24: $12,412

Total number of undergraduates: 2,303

Total number of international students: 66

The University of Minnesota Crookston is a public college located in Crookston, Minnesota. It is one of five campuses in the University of Minnesota system and has students from 20 countries and 40 states. The University of Minnesota Crookston offers more than 75 majors, minors, and certificate programs, with 16 degree programs offered fully online (as well as on campus).

No. 2 National Louis University

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Location: Chicago, Illinois

U.S. News ranking: 395-435, National Universities

2023-24 Total cost: $11,580

Total number of undergraduates: 3,601

Total number of international students: 135

Louis University is a private, nonprofit university with locations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and a regional campus in Tampa, Florida, that enrolls undergraduate and graduate students in more than 60 programs across its four colleges. The university is comprised of five distinct schools: the College of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences (CPBS), Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, the National College of Education (NCE), the College of Business, and the Undergraduate College (UGC).

NLU’s National College of Education (NCE) is the university’s oldest school, where students can study its outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs in three broad areas: teacher preparation, educational leadership, and educator advancement and professionalization. It is worth mentioning that since its founding in 1886, Lewis University has played a historic role in the field of education. Its founders helped launch the national kindergarten movement, helped establish the National Parent-Teacher Association, and promoted the importance of academic and professional training in the theory and practice of early childhood education. Lewis University has received more than $65 million in funding for applied research projects in urban development, child development, school improvement, and teacher preparation~

No. 1 Berea College

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Location: Berea, Kentucky

U.S. News ranking: 30 (tie), National Liberal Arts Colleges

2023-24 Total cost: $10,318

Total number of undergraduates: 1,433

Total number of international students: 117

Berea College is a private college founded in 1855. Unlike most colleges, it does not charge students tuition. The college relies on donation income, gifts, and financial aid to support students' education. Moreover, under the EDGE program, all students admitted to Berea College will receive a laptop for use during their college years.

However, without charging tuition, all students must work at least 10 hours per week in approved jobs on campus and the community. In addition, Berea College's study abroad program is very popular, with more than 50% of students studying abroad during college.

These schools may not be ranked very well, but the cost of studying is really low, and many of them have good locations, which is also a way to consider.

If you are considering applying to a top-ranked university, you must plan early.

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