10 Colleges With Affordable Out-of-State Tuition

Find a cheap out-of-state college.

The cost of tuition and fees is one of the biggest barriers for many prospective college students. Some public institutions offer affordable tuition to in-state students and keep costs low for those from out of state as well. Students looking for a low-cost education away from their home state should take a look at the following 10 colleges.

Western Carolina University (NC)

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $8,220

U.S. News rank: 34 (tie), Regional Universities (South)

Undergraduate enrollment: 9,406

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Eastern New Mexico University

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $8,128

U.S. News rank: 96-127, Regional Universities (West)

Undergraduate enrollment: 4,597

More about Eastern New Mexico University.

Texas A&M University–Texarkana

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $8,120

U.S. News rank: 96-127, Regional Universities (West)

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,644

More about Texas A&M University–Texarkana.

Mayville State University (ND)

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $8,033

U.S. News rank: 43, Regional Colleges (Midwest)

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,097

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Elizabeth City State University (NC)

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $7,673

U.S. News rank: 71 (tie), Regional Universities (South)

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,371

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Grambling State University (LA)

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $7,435

U.S. News rank: 107-141, Regional Universities (South)

Undergraduate enrollment: 4,076

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University of North Carolina–Pembroke

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $7,418

U.S. News rank: 102 (tie), Regional Universities (South)

Undergraduate enrollment: 5,481

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Minot State University (ND)

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $7,064

U.S. News rank: 128-165, Regional Universities (Midwest)

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,956

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Mississippi University for Women

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $6,940

U.S. News rank: 58 (tie), Regional Universities (South)

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,577

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Alcorn State University (MS)

Out-of-state tuition and fees (2018-2019): $6,938

U.S. News rank: 89 (tie), Regional Universities (South)

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,172

More about Alcorn State University.

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Updated on Nov. 21, 2018: This slideshow has been updated to include ranks and data from the 2019 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings.

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10 Colleges With Affordable Out-of-State Tuition originally appeared on usnews.com

Update 11/21/18: This slideshow has been updated to include ranks and data from the 2019 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings.

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