Hey guys, I'm on a hunt for budget-friendly colleges. Do you know which are some of the least expensive colleges in America in general?
Sure, I can share a few affordable institutions in the U.S that are known for their low tuition fees:
1. Brigham Young University (BYU): Owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU offers significantly lower rates for members of the Church. The tuition for undergraduate LDS students is around $6,000 per year. For non-LDS, it approximately doubles but is still quite affordable compared to many colleges.
2. Berea College: Located in Kentucky, Berea College is unique in that every admitted student receives an Tuition Promise Scholarship, which covers 100% of tuition costs. You'll just need to worry about room and board plus some incidental costs.
3. The City University of New York (CUNY) offers multiple affordable options for in-state residents. For example, the CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies is a little over $7,000 per year for in-state students.
4. California State University (CSU): The 23 campuses of CSU offer a good education at a modest cost for residents of California. Tuition averages around $6,814 per year for in-state undergraduate students.
5. Alcorn State University: Alcorn State University, located in Mississippi, keeps tuition reasonable, on average around $8,500 for in-state students, and around $8,500 for out-of-state students, too.
Remember to consider the costs of room and board, meals, transportation, and books and supplies, as these all can add up. It's also important to note that in-state tuition will often be cheaper than out-of-state or international student rates at public universities. Lastly, while the listed prices might be relatively low, schools with higher tuition might also have generous financial aid programs that make them more affordable than they initially appear.
Remember to use the net price calculators available on every college's website to get a more accurate estimate of what you will actually pay, accounting for financial aid.
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