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Cost of Studying in United States: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in United States is 29,946 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 21,478 USD and 40,848 USD. These figures are computed from 51,548 programs at 379 universities in United States listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 19, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in United States by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 21,478 USD | 29,946 USD | 40,848 USD | 25,996 |
| Master's | 18,780 USD | 28,421 USD | 34,182 USD | 11,115 |
| PhD | 22,000 USD | 29,502 USD | 34,182 USD | 2,362 |
Cheapest degree programs in United States
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for United States right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program | Case Western Reserve University | Master's | 1 USD |
| Master in Nmsm Symposium Aug 2024 | University of Bridgeport | Master's | 300 USD |
| Master in Kids Camps | University of Idaho | Master's | 325 USD |
| Master in Rn To Bsn Admissions Packet | University of Bridgeport | Master's | 345 USD |
| Master in Cpl | William Paterson University | Master's | 480 USD |
| Master in Vandal Ventures | University of Idaho | Master's | 725 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in United States?
Yes — 51,517 of the 51,548 degree programs in United States on Global Admissions (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in United States accept international students?
379 universities in United States list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 19, 2026.
Is United States affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in United States charge 21,478 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 51,548 degree programs that 379 universities in United States list on Global Admissions, as of August 19, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 19, 2026".