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Study in USA: Universities, Costs, and F-1 Visa Roadmap
From Ivy League to state schools — how to choose, apply, fund, and land your F-1 visa.
Earthlink Editorial • 20 June 2026 • 11 min read
The US has 4,000+ accredited institutions. Undergraduate tuition ranges from $10,000 (in-state public) to $60,000+ (private). Graduate programmes vary from $20,000 to $75,000 per year.
You need SAT/ACT for undergrad, GRE/GMAT for most grad programmes, plus TOEFL/IELTS. Application deadlines: early action November, regular decision January for fall intake.
After admission, request an I-20, pay the SEVIS fee, book a visa interview, and prepare bank statements covering the first year plus living costs.
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