6. Southwest Minnesota State University
Tuition: $8,338
Location: Minnesota
Founded in 1963, this public school, next on the list of cheapest universities in USA for international students, has over 6,000 students, and the campus spreads over 216 acres. SMSU is located near a small town of 13,000 inhabitants. It is very proud of its athletic successes, so it’s worth exploring if you are sporty.