Expenses
& Tuition Fees for International Students
US Universities
fall under two major categories: public (state supported), and private (independent)
institutions. International students’ tuition expenses at state schools are based on
nonresident costs, which are still usually less expensive than those of private
universities. It’s important to note that the cost of a program in a US school does
not necessarily affect its quality. A brief idea can be got from the following table:
| University Type |
Tuition Fees (annual in U.S. Dollars) |
| Private School (High Cost) |
$ 19,000 |
| Private School (Low Cost) |
$ 12,000 |
| State School (High Cost) |
$ 13,000 |
| State School (Low Cost) |
$ 6,000 |
The tuition fee
is different for different universities and varies widely with courses. It can vary from
as low as $ 5000 a year for state universities to as much as $ 30000 per annum for some
private universities. For more specific details, please contact the universities.
Living Expenses
The approximate
annual living expenses are about $10,000, which includes accommodation as well as
other daily expenses. However, the expenses are different for different people depending
on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea. The main expenses can be split up as:
Rent
|
$ 400 per month
(you can live alone with that amount in a place like Auburn or share an apartment with 6
people in NY) |
| Groceries |
$ 100 per month |
| Utilities |
$ 100 per month |
| Phone |
$ 100 per month (if careful with international calls) |
| Sundry |
$ 200 per month |
So, about $1000 per month is a good
estimation. Mostly people can survive between $700-$1000 a month. The key here is to
share apartments/houses so that you save on the utilities, fixed charge portion of phone
and to some extent on groceries. |
