Cost of attendance
Calculate a year at A-State — based on your own choices
No two students spend the same. Pick your level, credits, housing and meal plan to see a real per-semester and per-year figure, converted to VND at a rate you can adjust.
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2026–27 cost calculator
Tuition, housing and insurance figures come from astate.edu for 2026–27. Personal expenses are an editable estimate.
Full time: 12–15 credits
Per semester
$14,330
≈ 372.580.000 ₫
Per year (2 semesters)
$28,660
≈ 745.160.000 ₫
With the $3,000/year international scholarship: $25,660 · ≈ 667.160.000 ₫
Annual breakdown
| Tuition | $15,576 |
| College fee (estimate) | $984 |
| Housing | $5,460 |
| Meals | $4,040 |
| Health insurance (mandatory) | $1,100 |
| Books & personal expenses | $1,500 |
| Total | $28,660 |
University’s official 2026–27 examples: undergraduate 12 credits/term ≈ $29,646/year · 15 credits/term ≈ $33,540/year · master’s 9 credits/term ≈ $28,976/year (tuition, fees, housing, meals, insurance). The result above is an estimate based on your choices and may differ by a few percent due to per-semester fees.
Not included: one-time fees (application $50, deposit $350, health screening $280, housing deposit $100), flights, SEVIS/visa fees. The $3,000-per-year international scholarship (if eligible) is deducted directly from the total.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees (International) · astate.edu — University Housing Rates 2026–27 (PDF) · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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The university’s official cost-of-attendance examples
| Case | Total / year | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate — 12 credits/semester | ≈ $29,646 | Tuition, fees, room and board ($12,220), insurance ($1,100) |
| Undergraduate — 15 credits/semester | ≈ $33,540 | As above, at 15 credits per semester |
| Master’s — 9 credits/semester | ≈ $28,976 | Tuition at $777/credit, fees, room and board, insurance |
Excludes books, personal expenses, flights and one-time fees. These are the examples the university publishes for international proof of funds.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees (International) · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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How to read the result
Tuition per credit
Undergraduate $649 per credit (including the $23 athletic fee), master’s $777 per credit. The college fee ranges from $27 to $55 per credit by program; the calculator uses a mid-range figure.
Housing per semester
2026–27 rates by community: hall double $2,730, single $3,450; Collegiate Park $3,040; Red Wolf Den $3,140; Pack Place $3,755; Village $3,400; Circle $4,429. The off-campus option is an estimate.
Meal plan and insurance
Meal plans at $2,020 / $2,570 / $2,660 per semester (mandatory in some halls). University health insurance is about $1,100 a year and required for international students.
Scholarship deducted directly
The $3,000-per-year international scholarship (3.25 GPA) is credited to your tuition bill. The calculator shows both figures so families can compare.
Source: astate.edu — University Housing Rates 2026–27 (PDF) · astate.edu — University Housing · Updated Aug 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is the calculator result what the university will bill?
It is an estimate closely aligned with the university’s official 2026–27 examples. Your actual bill depends on your program (college fee), the specific hall and per-semester fees; the difference is usually within a few percent.
How much must I show for the I-20?
The university requires proof of one year’s total cost per its official example (about $29,646 for a 12-credit undergraduate). The exact amount follows the current academic year — the office confirms it before you prepare documents.
Is summer included in the annual figure?
No, the calculator covers the Fall and Spring semesters. If you take summer classes to graduate early, add tuition per credit and summer housing (usually cheaper).
Why choose 15 credits rather than 12?
15 credits per term lets you graduate in four years (120 credits). 12 is the minimum to keep F-1 status but extends your time to degree, and the total cost of the whole program is usually higher even though each year is cheaper.
Where does the default rate of 26,000 come from?
It is a reference estimate. Enter your bank’s selling rate at the time of calculation for an accurate VND figure.
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