Studying in the United States, students should not only pay attention to the increasingly volatile application requirements, but also the cost of studying abroad! No, the offer I got from the 24fall application hasn't been hot yet, and a big news is coming - American college tuition fees have risen again!
Hayeps Ma took the lead in adjusting tuition fees and increasing prices, and Stanford was particularly ruthless, with tuition soaring by 7%! In addition to the increasingly expensive tuition fees, everything costs money.
So how much does it really cost to study for an undergraduate in the United States? Is it really 1 million a year? Insi study abroad teacher will settle accounts for students!
Tuition:
According to official U.S. university data for the 2023-24 academic year:
Princeton undergraduate tuition increased by about 4% from $57,410** to $59,710, resulting in a total annual cost of $83,140.
MIT undergraduate and fees** to $60,156, an increase of about 375 per cent, with the total cost of enrollment increasing to $82,730 per year;
Stanford undergraduate tuition** increased by 7% to $61,731, resulting in a total annual cost of $82,406;
Harvard University has also risen, with undergraduate tuition raised from $52,659 to $54,269 this year, and tuition and fees and room and board fees have varying degrees**, with an annual cost of $87,450.
Yale University rose to $83,880, including $64,700 in tuition and $19,180 in room and board, raising the cost of attendance by 39%。
In addition to these top universities, the top 50 universities in the United States have an average tuition fee of **3About 5%, among the top 50 schools in the United States, the tuition fee of private universities is generally 5-60,000 US dollars a year, and the tuition fee increases by about 4% per year.
However, U.S. universities are 2It is very normal for tuition fees to increase by about 5-4%, so students do not need to worry too much.
Accommodation fee
There are generally two types of accommodation to study in the United States:
DormitoriesIf you live in a dormitory, the price of a double room is generally $6,000-14,000 per academic year, like the average dormitory in a public university is $8,000 a year, and the average for a private school is $10,000 a year.
Rent a houseMany students will choose to rent out for various reasons, and the cost of renting a house is relatively expensive, and the price varies greatly depending on the geographical location, urban development and other reasons.
Transportation expenses
If you are in a city like New York with more developed public transportation, it is far more convenient to travel by bus and subway than by car.
For example, a bus and subway ride in New York is $275, $1 per bus and subway in Los Angeles75, no matter how far you sit, it's the price, and the transportation cost is usually around $100 a month.
If you go to school in the villageClassmatesThere is no public transportation in the area, so you can choose to drive your own car or take the shuttle bus from school.
The shuttle bus is usually about $50 a semester and will be included in the tuition bill, so it is very convenient and safe to travel by shuttle bus without a car.
Meals
When I first arrived in the United States, I basically used the school cafeteria, and I had to choose my own meal plan before the start of school, with an average price of $2400-3000 a semester.
After the freshman year, many people will choose to cook at home, and they can eat well for $200 a week; If you simply order a takeout, including delivery fees and tips, it is basically about $20-30 per person.
Tuition & Fees:
Insurance premiumsUndergraduate colleges and universities in the United States require new students to be insured, and the annual cost is generally between $1,000 and $2,000.
Book feesTextbooks in the United States are very expensive, $100-$200 a book is a common thing, and it is recommended that students choose second-hand books, which are generally half or less than the price of new books.
In addition, you can also borrow books from the library, usually like textbooks are reserved books, each person can borrow 2 hours at a time, which is completely enough for studying or doing homework.
Communication feesDepending on the operator and the operator, the fee is generally $35-$70 a month.
In fact, in general, in addition to the relatively fixed tuition fee for studying in the United States, other expenses will vary greatly depending on the geographical location of the student's institution and their own lifestyle
If you want to know more about studying abroad in the United States, you can also study abroad and formulate a suitable plan for you based on your own situation!