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United States study cost estimate 2026
Tuition, living and the visa fund figure for one academic year. Pick a degree and city tier to adjust.
United States · 2026
USD 56,400–91,400
Estimated first-year total (tuition + living)
Tuition / yr
USD 30,000–65,000
Living / yr
USD 26,400
Visa fund guide
USD 56,400
How the numbers stack up
F-1 visa: funds cover one full year as listed on the I-20
Source:EducationUSA guidance · Data as of October 2026