BOOKING TRAVEL / US STUDY COST
Have you ever heard the phrase "American Dream"? This phrase is too famous right? It reminds us that America is a place that can make dreams come true. Where not - what - is - impossible. As a world leader in many fields, the United States is also rated as the country possessing the most educational quality in the world; is a famous destination to attract international students; It is also an expensive option. However, do not rush back, Booking Travel will advise you on how to optimize the cost of studying abroad, helping you pursue the path of conquering the peak of knowledge in the land of chess.
The following is a list of expenses needed to study in the US for 1 year:
- Application fee and entrance exams
- Tuition
- Daily living expenses:
+ Rent a house
+ Vehicles
+ Eating and drinking
+ Expenses for going out to eat and drink, dating outside
+ Costs incurred
1. Application fee and entrance exams:
- Registration fee: 50USD to 150USD / school
- Entrance test: The entrance test is usually about 100USD to 200USD for each test, and most students have to take at least 2 tests. It is estimated that you will have to spend at least US $ 500 to take the entrance exam / school.
- Report card: The tests such as GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS must take the test of the testing center (eg ETS); To receive report cards, you may need to spend up to 20 USD depending on the school.
This means that the total cost for this item alone can be up to 600 USD
2. Tuition fee:
The cost of education at American universities varies greatly, with some schools costing only US $ 20,000 a year, but some have more than US $ 100,000 a year. This depends on the school the student chooses. If attending top schools, the cost will be more expensive than the "usually middle school". At that time, fees and living expenses could be more expensive to about $ 60,000 per year. But there are also schools that will cost you much less, especially in public schools. You can refer to the following table:
Study level
Estimated Average Tuition Fees (USD / year)
high school
5000-10,000 USD
2-year community college
5000 USD
Public university 2 years
12,000 USD
4-year public university
30,000 - 40,000 USD
Private University 4 years
40,000 - 50,000 USD
Master of public school
30,000 USD
Masters in private schools
40,000 USD
Dr. public school
32,000 USD
Private school doctor
46,000 USD
To know exactly the fee to pay, you should contact the school and faculty that you intend to enroll.
3. Living expenses:
3.1. Rent:
- Student life in the US is very concentrated and on campus, especially for undergraduate students. When renting a dormitory, you will be able to "full" of utilities, maybe even including meals.
- If you want to stay away from campus life, look to the university to ask to find an out-of-home home (split house or split apartment). The note for undergraduates is that you enjoy the American student life the most when you share this culture with other friends - so, think carefully before you miss the opportunity. experience this.
- The cost of renting an outhouse depends on the type of house and state you live in and the distance of the house from the city center. For example, if you can pay US $ 1,800 / month for a studio apartment in New York, but only about $ 1,040 in downtown Colorado.
- You should look to your state's rental housing sites or ask the school for the right direction.
3.2. Vehicles:
Each state in the US has its own public transportation system, with different fees. Often the campuses are located away from the city center so you will have to use these vehicles every day. Here are some comparisons on average moving costs:
Subway or one-way bus for New York: US $ 2.50
Unlimited Ride MetroCard (New Ride MetroCard) for one month in New York (student discounted): US $ 56
Train, bus or tram ticket in Utah: US $ 2.50
30-day pass for students in Utah: US $ 62.75
City Pass for students, for one semester, in Philadelphia: US $ 327.60
3.3. Eating:
There are many supermarket channels in the US for you to choose from, such as Wal-Mart and Target. Here are some prices for items that are common in everyday life:
Sandwich bag, 624g: US $ 1.30
A slice of chicken breast, 680g: US $ 9.49
Coca-cola, 2L: US $ 1.90
White rice, 907g: US $ 1.49
1 dozen eggs: US $ 4
3.4. Expenses for eating out, dating outside:
A beer in a bar, restaurant: US $ 3.25
Cappuccino in a cafe: US $ 3.50
300ml water bottle: US $ 1.30
A full three-course appetizer, main course, dessert: US $ 25
A bottle of wine in a restaurant: US $ 25
Movie ticket (no discount for students): US $ 8.40
4. Other required amounts: 4,850 USD-6,900 US
- Books and learning tools (books, notebooks, computers, pens, pens, etc.): 900 USD - 1,300 USD / year
- Internet: 50 USD / month
- Phone: 50 USD / month
- Uniforms, clothes: 500 USD or more / year (depending on the school, depending on the department).
- Air tickets: 500 USD - 2000 USD (depending on the time you enroll and the type of ticket you book).
- Health Insurance (Health / Medical Insurance): 350 USD - 500 USD / 1 person / 1 year
- Personal expenses (personal care items, medicine, laundry, entertainment, ...): 2,500 USD / year
- Buy a car: If you plan to buy a car, it costs about 4000 USD / year
- Cost for accompanying members: If you bring a relative, the annual cost will increase by about 15% or about 5000 USD for each accompanying relative.
Relatively calculating the annual cost of living can range from 20,000 USD - 46,000 USD / year.
After adding up the expenses, you can see that the amount of money you can spend to pay for your study abroad in the US ranges from 35,000 - 86,000 USD / year depending on the school / industry / level as well as where you live in the US and how you spend it. So, you can choose smart to optimize the amount of money you have to spend by:
- Choose the right school with the right tuition.
- In a dorm or homestay instead of renting a private house
- Owning scholarship to study abroad
- Choose a school in the appropriate state
- Overtime after school hours (must follow US law)
- Make a clear spending plan
With the above experience, do not let financial affect your dream of studying in the US. If you need further assistance with this, immediately contact Booking Travel for detailed instructions.
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