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Colleges with tuition under $10,000

U.S. colleges and universities with annual published tuition under $10,000. Most are public community colleges and in-state public 4-year campuses — the lowest sticker prices in the country.

This list surfaces every U.S. college on CampusPin with annual published in-state tuition under $10,000. The cheapest tier is dominated by public community colleges (often $3,000–$5,000 in-district) and a smaller number of in-state public four-year flagships. Sticker price is not the same as net price — many of these schools cost even less after Pell Grants and state aid are applied. Always check each school's Net Price Calculator for the income-based estimate.

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Frequently asked

  • What is the cheapest type of U.S. college?

    Public in-district community colleges are usually the cheapest U.S. colleges — many publish in-district tuition between $3,000 and $5,000 per year before any aid is applied.

  • Why is in-state public tuition so much lower than private?

    State governments subsidize public universities for residents through tax dollars. The result is in-state tuition that's typically a third to a quarter of private-college sticker prices.

  • Can I qualify for in-state tuition if I move?

    Most states require 12 months of established residency before a student qualifies for in-state tuition. Some regional compacts (WUE, MSEP, ACM, NEBHE) extend in-state-equivalent tuition to neighbouring-state residents.

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