US University Costs and College-by-College Data
- As of November 2026
- Updated every year
These are the examples of US university costs and the college-by-college data used in the book 『アメリカの現地校から大学へ』. The figures change every year, so they are kept on this page instead of in the book, and updated every year. Figures and dates are as of November 2026 (the year of each table is in its heading). In the year you actually apply, be sure to check each university's official website.
US university data
Published acceptance rates and other figures
These are examples of figures that universities publish on their own websites and elsewhere. They are not presented as admission standards, that is, as cutoffs (for how to read acceptance rates and score ranges, see Chapter 6, "How to read published figures (acceptance rates and score ranges)").
| University | Acceptance rate | Other figures |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard (fall 2026 entry) | 3.7% | 55,104 applicants, 2,037 admitted |
| Brown (fall 2026 entry) | 5.6% | SAT middle 50%: 1470–1550 |
| Stanford (fall 2025 entry) | 3.8% | 60,646 applicants, 2,302 admitted (Common Data Set 2025–26. The acceptance rate is calculated from these numbers). SAT middle 50%: 1520–1570 |
| UC Berkeley (fall 2026 entry) | 10.5% (preliminary figure for all applicants) | UC-method GPA middle 50%: 4.16–4.28 |
| UCLA (fall 2026 entry) | 10.8% (preliminary figure for all applicants) | Same, 4.20–4.30 |
| UC Santa Cruz, Riverside, Merced (fall 2026 entry) | 82.1%, 88.2%, 94.7% | Preliminary figures for all applicants (combining California residents and applicants from other states and countries) |
At four state universities that admitted 76–90% of applicants (the University of Arizona, Michigan State University, the University of Houston, and the University of Utah), the middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores was about 1100–1320 (fall 2025 entry, from each university's Common Data Set).
Examples of items weighed in selection (C7)
From C7 of the Common Data Set (2025–26), the answers of seven universities for five items. What the four levels mean is in Chapter 6, "Building your list of target universities."
| University | Rigor of courses | GPA | Essay | Extracurricular activities | Test scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | Very important | Very important | Very important | Very important | Very important |
| Yale | Very important | Very important | Very important | Very important | Considered |
| UCLA | Very important | Very important | Very important | Important | Not considered |
| UC San Diego | Very important | Very important | Very important | Important | Not considered |
| University of Arizona | Very important | Very important | Considered | Important | Considered |
| Michigan State | Important | Very important | Important | Important | Considered |
| University of Utah | Very important | Very important | Considered | Considered | Considered |
Yale's answer for test scores reflects the policy from when AP or IB results could be submitted instead of the SAT or ACT (for the current treatment, see the next section, "SAT and ACT policies (2026–27, 2027–28)").
SAT and ACT policies (2026–27, 2027–28)
| University | 2026–27 | 2027–28 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIT | Required | Required | From 2022–23 |
| Harvard, Dartmouth, Brown, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), University of Texas at Austin | Required | Required | From 2024–25 |
| Cornell, Pennsylvania, Stanford | Required | Required | From 2025–26 |
| Yale | Required | Required | From 2026–27. Substitution with AP or IB has ended |
| Princeton, Columbia | Optional | Required | From 2027–28 |
| Johns Hopkins, Georgetown | Required | Required | — |
| Duke | Optional | Check the university's page | — |
| UC | Not used | Under review | — |
| California State University (CSU) | Not used | Not used | Decided by the board in March 2022 |
The 2027–28 column shows what had been announced by October 2026. For Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford, "Required" for 2027–28 is a policy that has continued since 2025–26 (a dash in the Notes column means there is nothing in particular to note).
The University of California's (UC) SAT and ACT policy is currently under review, and a recommendation to the Regents is due by June 2027 at the latest.
How universities treat ACT Science (2026–27)
| University | ACT Science |
|---|---|
| MIT, Cornell University | Not required |
| Yale University, Stanford University | Optional |
| Georgetown University | Strongly recommended |
| Pomona College | Required if you submit the ACT |
| Sophia University (上智大学) 国際教養学部 | Writing and Science scores required |
Conditions for requiring an English test (2026–27)
| University | English test |
|---|---|
| Harvard University | Not required for first-year applicants |
| Yale University | Not required if you have attended a school taught in English for 2 or more years |
| Cornell University | Not required if instruction in the last 4 years was mainly in English. US citizens and permanent residents are also exempt |
| MIT | Strongly recommended to submit if, for example, you began using English less than 5 years ago |
Teacher recommendation letters
Some universities ask for two teacher recommendations, and some recommend a mix of subjects, such as one from a math or science teacher and one from a teacher in the humanities, social sciences, or languages.
Alumni interviews (2026–27)
These are interviews in which a graduate of the university talks with the applicant. Whether a university holds them, and for whom, differs by university. How interviews count, and how to check, is in Chapter 6, "Interviews."
| Situation | Universities |
|---|---|
| Held in areas where interviewers are located | Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Dartmouth, MIT |
| Only for applicants the university invites | Yale |
| Not held | Pennsylvania (from 2025–26), Columbia (from 2023–24), Brown, Cornell, UC (except some arts majors) |
Application rounds and deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| University and round | Deadline | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| UC (one round only) | October 1 to November 30 | March 1–31 |
| Harvard Restrictive Early Action | November 1 | Mid-December |
| Harvard Regular Decision | January 1 | End of March |
| MIT Early Action | November 1 | Mid-December |
| MIT Regular Action | January 4 | Mid-March |
| NYU (New York University) Early Decision I | November 1 | December 15 |
| NYU Early Decision II | January 1 | February 15 |
| NYU Regular Decision | January 5 | April 1 |
The following are examples from state universities. Some make their early round or priority deadline the deadline for review for merit scholarships (Merit Scholarship).
- University of Arizona. November 1 is the priority deadline; applicants who apply by then get priority review for scholarships.
- Michigan State University. Applicants who apply by November 1 receive maximum consideration for scholarships and get their admission decision by January 15. The priority deadline is February 1 and the final deadline April 1, and in between, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- University of Houston. The priority deadline is November 2, 2026, and the final deadline May 31, 2027.
- University of Utah. The merit scholarship deadline is December 1, 2026.
Examples of one year's costs (2026–27)
| University | In-state residents | Out-of-state residents |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA (living in the dorms) | $45,500 | $84,770 |
| University of Washington (Seattle) | $36,746 | $67,800 |
| Harvard | $95,134–$100,134 | Same |
Comparing the costs of US and Japanese universities
The table below lists the published amounts in their own currencies and for the years they cover. Conversions between yen and dollars are estimates at 1 dollar = 156 yen (the September 2026 average, Bank of Japan), and actual amounts change with exchange rates.
| University / category | Amount | What is included | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| State universities, in-state students: average | About $31,000 a year (about 4.8 million yen) | A yearly estimate including tuition and fees, housing and food, textbooks, transportation, and so on (College Board) | 2025–26 |
| State universities, out-of-state students: average | About $51,000 a year (about 7.9 million yen) | Same | 2025–26 |
| Private (nonprofit) universities: average | About $65,000 a year (about 10 million yen) | Same | 2025–26 |
| National university standard | Tuition about 540,000 yen a year (about $3,400), entrance fee about 280,000 yen (about $1,800) | Tuition and entrance fee only | Academic year 2026 |
| Private university, humanities faculty average | First year about 1.21 million yen (about $7,800) | The total of tuition, entrance fee, and facilities fee. Does not include laboratory fees and so on | Students entering in academic year 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
| Private university, science faculty average | First year about 1.6 million yen (about $10,000) | Same | Students entering in academic year 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
| University students living in lodgings, apartments, etc. in Japan | Living costs about 1.26 million yen a year (about $8,100) | Average of food, housing, utilities, etc. (Japan Student Services Organization survey). Does not include tuition | Academic year 2024 (Reiwa 6) survey |
How to read the table, and living costs. The US figures in the table are one-year estimates of the total cost (Cost of Attendance), including housing and food, and they are averages before financial aid (Financial Aid) is subtracted. The Japanese universities' figures, on the other hand, do not include living costs, so when comparing totals with US universities, add the living costs in the last row of the table. In the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) survey that is the source of the table's living-cost data, the "average one-year spending on tuition and living costs combined" of university students living in lodgings, apartments, etc. was about 1.8 million yen (about $12,000) at national universities and about 2.69 million yen (about $17,000) at private universities (averages of the amounts students reported).
Comparing medical school costs in the US and Japan
The median total cost of four years at a US medical school is about $300,000 (about 46 million yen) at public schools and about $410,000 (about 64 million yen) at private schools (data for the class graduating in 2026). For a Japanese national university medical school, by contrast, calculated at the national standard amounts, the tuition and entrance fee for 6 years total about 3.5 million yen (about $22,000). Examples of fees at Japanese private university medical schools are in the table below (conversions between yen and dollars are estimates at the September 2026 average of 1 dollar = 156 yen, as in Chapter 8, "Comparing the costs of US and Japanese universities").
| University / category | Amount | What is included | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keio University School of Medicine | First year about 3.95 million yen (about $25,000) | Entrance fee, tuition, facilities fee, laboratory fees, etc. | Students entering in academic year 2026 |
| Juntendo University School of Medicine | About 20.8 million yen for 6 years (about $130,000) | Entrance fee, tuition, facilities fee, educational enhancement fee. Dormitory fees and so on in the first year are separate | Students entering in academic year 2027 |
need-blind and need-aware
These are examples of whether a university's policy is that applying for financial aid does not affect admission decisions (need-blind) or that it does (need-aware).
- Universities that state clearly that they are need-blind regardless of citizenship (including for international students). Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Dartmouth, Brown, Bowdoin, Notre Dame
- Universities that state clearly that they are need-aware for international students. Stanford, Vanderbilt, and others
Scholarships open to Japanese citizens (fall 2027 entry)
| Scholarship | Main conditions | Amount | Application (fall 2027 entry) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanai Tadashi Foundation Overseas Scholarship | Japanese citizenship. Country of high school does not matter. In principle aged 20 or younger, graduating from high school in or after September 2026 and entering in September 2027 (applying after a gap year is not allowed). Household income of the main earner 27 million yen or less. Covers 48 US schools and 7 UK schools (the successful-candidate type also covers 3 Canadian universities). The reservation type requires the school's recommendation | Up to $115,000 a year. 4 years | Reservation type: July 16 to August 10, 2026 (interviews September 6 and 11, results September 25). Successful-candidate type: December 3, 2026, to January 7, 2027; register the colleges you were admitted to by April 2, with results by April 23 |
| Sasakawa Scholarship | Japanese citizenship. No age or income limit. Students who have already graduated can also apply. Covers 42 US schools and 4 UK schools | Actual tuition and housing costs, plus $15,000 per year. 4 years | Fall term: July 17 to August 17, 2026 (the award may be decided before admission). Spring term: two windows, December 17, 2026, to February 8, 2027, and March 18 to April 3, both for students who have already decided on their college |
For both the Yanai Tadashi Foundation and the Sasakawa Scholarship, the first call for applications is in "the summer before 12th grade." Your child can apply to both, but cannot receive both at once.
There is also the Grew Bancroft Foundation scholarship. It is for people who hold Japanese citizenship and either attended Japanese schools (schools under Article 1 of the School Education Act) for 8 years or more or passed the high school equivalency exam (高等学校卒業程度認定試験), and the household income limit is 20 million yen or less. The Foundation has sent scholars to about 50 liberal arts colleges so far. Three of its four application tracks require applying through Early Decision (ED) (the 2026 call ran from July 1 to September 7, with interviews on October 11).
Financial aid dates (fall 2027 entry)
- FAFSA. Applications for the 2027–28 FAFSA opened on September 23, 2026 (the year before, they opened on September 24, 2025). The overall federal deadline is June 30, 2028.
- CSS Profile. It opens on October 1 every year. Submission deadlines differ by college.
Deadlines for state financial aid differ by state. For the seven main states covered in this book, the state deadlines listed on the 2027–28 FAFSA form are as follows.
| State | Deadline |
|---|---|
| California | March 2, 2027 (postmark) |
| Texas | Priority deadline January 15, 2027 |
| Illinois | As soon as possible after October 1, 2026 (the state's MAP grant while funds last) |
| New Jersey | September 15, 2027, for first-time applicants |
| New York | June 30, 2028 |
| Washington | As soon as possible after October 1, 2026 |
| Michigan | Priority deadline July 1, 2027 |
You can check each state's deadline on page 2 of the FAFSA form or on the "FAFSA Deadlines" page of StudentAid.gov, the official federal website.
Class start dates
Semester-system colleges (two terms a year) such as the University of Arizona start fall classes in late August, and quarter-system colleges (four terms a year) such as the University of Washington (Seattle campus) in late September. For the fall 2027 term, classes start on August 23 at the University of Arizona and on September 29 at the University of Washington.
Examples of residency classification by state
What follows is a summary of general rules and is not legal advice. Whether it applies to your family's situation, be sure to check with the Residency Office of the university you are applying to (see Chapter 6, "Whether you are treated as an in-state resident").
Comparison by visa type (2026–27)
"Eligible" in the table means that if a parent and child are in the US on the same type of visa, live in that state, and meet the required conditions, they could be classified as in-state residents.
| State and university | E-1, E-2 | H-1B, H-4 | L-1, L-2 | F-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (UC) | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Not eligible |
| Washington State (state law) | Not listed in state law | Eligible | Eligible | Not listed in state law |
| Texas (University of Texas at Austin) | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Not eligible |
| New York (SUNY, CUNY) | Eligible | Eligible | Eligible | Not eligible |
| New Jersey (Rutgers University) | Check with the university | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not eligible |
| Illinois (University of Illinois) | Not listed in the rules | Eligible | Not listed in the rules | Not eligible |
| Michigan (University of Michigan) | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not eligible |
Note on Washington State. The visas that Washington state law explicitly lists are E-3, H-1B, and L, and their spouses and children. The University of Washington's information page, however, says only "E," so families on E-1 or E-2 visas need to check with the university individually.
California (UC)
These are the University of California (UC) rules for 2026–27. To be recognized as an in-state resident (Resident for Tuition Purposes), you must meet all four of the following conditions.
- Continuous residence of one year or more. Having lived in California continuously for 366 days or more before the term's reference date (Residence Determination Date); for entry in the fall 2027 term, you must have started living there by August 24, 2026.
- Official proof of intent to make California home. Showing the intent to make California your home through California public records. A dependent student must have all of the following four items that apply, for both the student and the parent (if even one is missing, it is not accepted): a California driver's license or state-issued ID (an out-of-state license must be surrendered), voter registration (only for US citizens who are eligible to register), California registration of every vehicle they own, and a California state tax return filed as a resident (because this involves taxes, check with a tax accountant). For the fall 2027 term, the deadline to complete these official documents is December 15, 2026. Ties to the former place of residence must also have been cut by one year before the reference date.
- Immigration status. Being a US citizen or permanent resident, or holding a visa that UC accepts. Visas UC accepts include E-1, E-2, H-1B, and L-1, and the visas of the family members who accompany them (such as H-4 and L-2). The F-1 student visa is not included.
- Both the student and the parent meet the conditions. In general, for undergraduates, both the student and the parent must meet the conditions above.
UC's residency classification also has the following points to watch and special provisions.
Three things to watch out for.
- If you leave California for more than a total of 6 weeks during the year before the reference date, you are presumed to have "no intent to keep living in the state." Absences during the summer break also count against you, and this rule also applies to parents.
- If you change from an accepted visa (such as E, H, or L) to the F-1 student visa or another visa, you are treated as "out-of-state (Nonresident)" starting the next term.
- UC's residency classification is UC's own. California State University (CSU) and community colleges each decide by their own standards.
AB 540 (an exemption for graduates of California high schools). This is a state program that waives Nonresident Supplemental Tuition for students who graduated after attending a California high school for three years or more. However, UC states clearly that students holding nonimmigrant visas (such as E, F, H, J, and L) are not eligible for AB 540, so a child who is in the US as a family member on a work visa cannot use it.
When the visa changes during college (the exception for the switch at age 21). In principle, changing to F-1 means out-of-state tuition, but there is one exception. A student whose visa changed during their studies because of the age limit (turning 21) may continue to be exempt from the extra tuition if they meet all three of the following conditions.
- They had been classified by UC as "in-state residents" until then
- They have stayed enrolled continuously, without a break
- They continue to meet all conditions other than immigration status, including those related to the parent
When a parent's status ends (for example, when the parent is transferred back home). UC's rules state that if you no longer meet the conditions for residency classification, you must report this to the university within 30 days, and that the classification changes starting the next term. There is also a special provision for an adult undergraduate who keeps living in California after the parents leave the state, but it requires confirmation, made before the parents leave, that "the parents met the conditions for residency."
Relationship with financial aid. The residency rules do not say how much of UC's own financial aid a student can receive if they are classified as a UC "in-state resident" while still on a family visa. Check with the Financial Aid Office on each campus.
Texas (University of Texas at Austin)
The University of Texas at Austin requires one of the following two for in-state classification.
- A parent has kept their domicile (their home) in Texas continuously for at least 12 months.
- The student graduated from a Texas high school and lived in Texas for the 36 months before high school graduation and the 12 months before enrolling in college.
New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Michigan (2026–27)
| State and university | Residence period and conditions | If you attended a school in the state | Tuition examples (2026–27) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (SUNY, CUNY) | Home in the state for at least 12 months before enrollment. Under 24, the parent's home is generally used | Eligible if you graduated from a New York high school after attending for 2 or more years and applied within 5 years of graduation. Not eligible if you are in the US on a nonimmigrant visa | University at Buffalo: tuition $7,070 for residents, $29,070 for non-residents. Plus fees of $3,966 |
| New Jersey (Rutgers University) | Home in the state for at least 12 months before enrollment. Undergraduates under 24 are judged by the parent's home | Eligible if you graduated from a New Jersey high school after attending for 3 or more years. Not eligible if you hold a valid nonimmigrant visa. However, children whose parents hold visas such as H-1B are eligible | New Brunswick campus: tuition $15,381 for residents, $36,831 for non-residents. Plus fees of $4,008 or more |
| Illinois (University of Illinois) | A parent has had their home in the state for at least 12 months before the start of classes, for non-academic purposes, and has cut other ties to other states | Eligible if you graduated from an Illinois high school after attending for 2 or more years. Not eligible if you hold a nonimmigrant status that is incompatible with intent to remain permanently | Urbana-Champaign: tuition and fees of $18,530–$24,018 for residents, $41,206–$49,618 for non-residents |
| Michigan (University of Michigan) | No period is specified. You must show clear evidence that Michigan is your permanent home. Being in the state for a year is not enough | Eligible if you attended an accredited middle school in the state for the 2 years before high school, then attended a Michigan high school for 3 or more years and graduated, and enroll within 40 months of graduation. You do not have to be a resident of the state or the US | Ann Arbor: tuition and fees of $18,896 for residents, $67,096 for non-residents (College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, up to 54 credits earned) |
New York. The State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) issue their own rules separately, but the treatment of the visas listed in the table is the same at both. The student must also show documents proving they are in the US under a recognized status. SUNY's policy says that if a parent gives up their New York home, a dependent student also loses in-state resident status (except, for example, when the student can show clear evidence that they have moved their own home into the state).
New Jersey. At Rutgers University (Rutgers), most people holding temporary visas are treated as out-of-state no matter how many years they have lived there. In principle, only US citizens and permanent residents can apply to have their residency classification changed (reviewed); the exceptions for visa holders are limited to A, E, G, and I visas and people granted refugee or asylum status (H and L visas are not among these exceptions). For E visas, too, the university's policy document requires "the right to permanently reside in the United States," so families on E visas should check with the university individually. The special program for students who graduated from a New Jersey high school can be used, as an exception, by children whose parents hold H-1B, O, T, or U visas; children on L and E visas are not eligible for it.
Illinois. Under the University of Illinois's new rules (effective fall 2026), a non-US citizen can start counting residency time only after obtaining permanent residency. On the other hand, the university's FAQ page says that H-1B and H-4 visas may also be eligible. Families on E, H, or L visas should check directly with the university. The rules also do not specify which visas count as a status "incompatible with intent to remain permanently" under the program for students who graduated from an Illinois high school.
Michigan. In Michigan, each state university sets its own residency rules. The visas that the University of Michigan's rules list as eligible are A, E, G, and I, but the rules state clearly that children staying as family members on an E visa are not eligible. Temporary visas such as F, H, J, and L are also all not eligible. On the other hand, the special rule for attending middle school and high school in the state sets no visa restrictions, and under the rules a student can be eligible even without being a legal resident of Michigan or the US. At the University of Michigan, the difference in tuition and fees between in-state and out-of-state students comes to $48,200 a year (check the conditions at other state universities in Michigan with each university).
The rules of the four states above do not specify how students who turn 21 during their studies and switch to an F-1 visa are treated (under the usual classification based on the period of residence, all four states exclude F-1). Be sure to check with your university before the visa changes. Rules also differ in states not listed here.
Examples of costs if your child stays in the US alone (2025–26, 2026–27)
Costs differ greatly by the school your child attends and the living arrangement. In the amounts that each school published for 2025–26 and 2026–27, tuition at a public high school attended on F-1 (paid to the school district) was about $11,000 a year (with the cost of staying with a host family and so on needed separately), and boarding schools with dormitories were about $60,000 to $80,000 a year. If you combine a private day school (Day School) with a homestay arrangement, some cases exceed $90,000 a year.
These are amounts published by each school. The actual amounts differ by school and year.
| Type | School example | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public high school (F-1) | Hamilton High School (Arizona) | Tuition $11,296 (2025–26) |
| Private day school and homestay | Fairmont Schools (California) | Tuition $55,900; homestay for 10 months $35,500 (2026–27) |
| Boarding school | Phillips Academy (Massachusetts) | Boarding student tuition $79,800 (2026–27) |
| Boarding school | Keio Academy of New York | Tuition and boarding costs, etc. $59,500; plus entrance fee $4,200 (2026–27) |
The figures and dates given on this page are as of November 2026.
Sources
US university data
- Admissions, financial aid, and scholarship pages of Harvard, Brown, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Dartmouth, Cornell, Caltech, NYU, Bowdoin, Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt (as of October 2026)
- Admissions pages of MIT, Stanford, Yale, Cornell, Harvard, Georgetown, and Pomona College (as of October 2026)
- University of Pennsylvania (Penn Alumni), "Penn Alumni Ambassador Program" and "University Announcement"; Columbia University, "Interviews"; Columbia College, "Announcement on Alumni Admissions Interviews" (May 18, 2023); University of California, "What's the 411 with first-year admissions?" (September 2026) (as of November 2026)
- Each university's announcements on SAT and ACT policies; Higher Ed Dive (Columbia); The Daily Pennsylvanian (Penn); Compass Education Group, "UC Test Requirements" (as of October 2026)
- University of California, "Quick Reference Guide to UC Admissions," August 2026 edition; "Dates and deadlines"; each campus's "First-year admit data"; the announcement dated July 29, 2026 on students admitted for fall 2026; UCLA, "Tuition & fees" (as of October 2026)
- Federal Student Aid, "2027–28 FAFSA Form Now Available" (announcement of September 23, 2026); the 2027–28 FAFSA form (list of state deadlines); College Board, "About CSS Profile" (as of November 2026)
- Stanford, Yale, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Arizona, Michigan State University, and University of Utah, "Common Data Set 2025–2026" (as of October 2026)
- University of Arizona, Michigan State University, University of Houston, and University of Utah application deadline and scholarship pages (as of November 2026)
- University of Washington costs and residency pages (as of October 2026)
- Sophia University, 国際教養学部 admissions page (as of October 2026)
- University of Arizona and University of Washington academic calendars (Academic Calendar) (as of November 2026)
- Yanai Tadashi Foundation and Sasakawa Peace Foundation guidelines and Q&A pages; Grew Bancroft Foundation 2026 guidelines (as of November 2026)
- University of Arizona, Michigan State University, University of Houston, and University of Utah, "Common Data Set 2025–2026" (as of October 2026)
- College Board, "Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2025" (as of November 2026)
- Bank of Japan, "Main Time-Series Statistics": foreign exchange rates (Tokyo interbank market, monthly), "Tokyo market, US dollar/yen spot, 17:00, monthly average" (as of November 2026)
- Ordinance on tuition and other fees of national universities (国立大学等の授業料その他の費用に関する省令); MEXT, "Results of the Survey on Fees Collected from Students Entering Private Universities in the 2025 Academic Year (Reiwa 7)" (as of October 2026)
- JASSO, "Results of the Student Life Survey, Reiwa 6" (as of October 2026)
- AAMC, "You Can Afford Medical School" (as of November 2026)
- Ordinance on tuition and other fees of national universities (国立大学等の授業料その他の費用に関する省令); Keio University, "2026 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees"; Juntendo University School of Medicine, "Tuition, Application Fees, and Scholarships" (as of October 2026)
Examples of residency classification by state
- University of California, "Residence Policy and Guidelines 2026–27," "AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption," and "Who can get financial aid" (as of October 2026)
- University of Washington costs and residency pages; Revised Code of Washington 28B.15.012; The University of Texas at Austin, "Texas Residency," "Immigration Status" (as of October 2026)
- State University of New York, "Residency, Establishment of for Tuition Purposes" (Policy 7810, effective March 12, 2025); The City University of New York, "University Tuition and Fee Manual: IV. Residency"; University at Buffalo, "Tuition and Estimated Costs," "Fall 2026 Tuition and Fees" (as of October 2026)
- Rutgers University, "Student Residency for Tuition Purposes"; Scarlet Hub, "Residency"; Undergraduate Admissions, "New Jersey Tuition Eligibility," "Tuition and Fees" (as of October 2026)
- University of Illinois System, "Residency Status Policy" (effective fall 2026), "FAQ About In-State and Out-of-State Residency"; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, "Tuition & Costs" (as of October 2026)
- University of Michigan, "Guidelines for Qualifying for In-state Tuition"; Office of Financial Aid, "Estimating Costs"; State of Michigan, Michigan Education Trust, "Frequently Asked Questions" (as of October 2026)
Examples of costs if your child stays in the US alone
- Tuition pages of Hamilton High School, Fairmont Schools, Phillips Academy, and Keio Academy of New York (as of October 2026)
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