How much will an undergraduate degree cost me each year at public and private universities in the USA?

You can expect to pay around [[USD 25000]] a year at a public US university and USD 35,000 to 60,000 (approx INR 33.62 L to 57.64 L) a year at a private one for an undergraduate degree. These are averages that include tuition, fees and living costs (tuition and fees alone average about USD 9,800 at public four-year universities, per NCES 2022-23), so your own bill will depend on the course, the college and where it is located.

Average Annual Undergraduate Cost in the USA

What Changes Your Final Cost

The averages above are only a starting point. Your actual cost can move up or down based on:

• The course you choose
• The specific college or university
• The city or state where you study
• Other individual factors such as the housing you pick

My Advice

Shortlist a mix of public and private options, then open each university's official cost page and note the tuition for your exact course. Build your budget around the higher end of the range so a course or location difference does not catch you off guard.

This information is available on: nces.ed.gov