저렴한 미국 대학, 정말 있을까?
미국 유학 하면 비싼 등록금이 먼저 떠오르지만, 국제 학생에게도 연간 $10,000~$30,000 수준의 등록금을 제공하는 대학들이 있습니다. 주로 중서부·남부 지역 주립대가 해당됩니다.
등록금 저렴한 대학 TOP 30 (국제 학생 기준)
| 순위 | 대학명 | 위치 | 국제학생 등록금(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot State University | Minot, ND | $8,892 |
| 2 | Alcorn State University | Lorman, MS | $8,814 |
| 3 | West Texas A&M University | Canyon, TX | $10,706 |
| 4 | South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | $13,471 |
| 5 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, OK | $14,250 |
| 6 | Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, AR | $14,420 |
| 7 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | $15,306 |
| 8 | Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | $16,513 |
| 9 | University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | $16,989 |
| 10 | University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | $17,324 |
| 11 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $17,636 |
| 12 | University of North Alabama | Florence, AL | $18,050 |
| 13 | University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | $19,230 |
| 14 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | $19,656 |
| 15 | Murray State University | Murray, KY | $19,920 |
| 16 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | $21,683 |
| 17 | Iowa State University | Ames, IA | $25,810 |
| 18 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | $26,252 |
| 19 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | $27,132 |
| 20 | University of Houston | Houston, TX | $27,318 |
| 21 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | $27,358 |
| 22 | University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | $27,396 |
| 23 | University of Oklahoma | Norman, OK | $28,211 |
| 24 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | $28,658 |
| 25 | Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | $28,639 |
| 26 | Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | $28,794 |
| 27 | Mississippi State University | Starkville, MS | $24,930 |
| 28 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA | $30,404 |
| 29 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | $30,869 |
| 30 | University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,970 |
Tip: 등록금 외에도 생활비를 고려하세요. 중서부·남부 소도시는 뉴욕·LA 대비 생활비가 40~60% 저렴합니다.
References
- College Board, "Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2024," research.collegeboard.org
- NCES College Navigator — International Student Tuition, nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
- 각 대학 공식 International Student 등록금 페이지 (2025-2026 학년도)
- Study in the USA, "Affordable Universities," studyusa.com