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Guide · updated September 2026

Cheapest Universities in United States

We compared 852 universities in United States — typical tuition is ₹12.59 L a year.

Universities852
Typical tuition₹12.59 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹8K – ₹73 Llowest course fee
Cities564

Quick verdict

Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.

Lowest tuition

University of California - Berkeley Campus

Courses from ₹8K a year

 Most courses to choose from

Arizona State University

138 courses offered

Top 24 — Cheapest Universities in United States

Ordered by lowest published tuition.

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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas, United States

from ₹1.9 L/yrTuition
48Courses
N/AAccepts

At a glance

The first 8 side by side.

UniversityCityWorld rankTuition fromCourses
University of California - Berkeley Campus Berkeley — ₹8K 38
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach — ₹13K 4
Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona — ₹18K 138
American Public University Charleston — ₹29K 4
Grand Canyon University Phoenix — ₹40K 9
University of Nebraska Lincoln — ₹43K 35
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff — ₹98K 17
Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas — ₹1.03 L 13

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best cheapest universities in United States?

Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are University of California - Berkeley Campus, Columbia Southern University, Arizona State University, American Public University, Grand Canyon University. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.

How much does it cost to study in United States?

Across 852 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹12.59 L a year, ranging from ₹8K to ₹73 L. Living costs are extra.

Which is the cheapest university in United States?

University of California - Berkeley Campus has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹8K a year.

How many universities are covered?

852 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.

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