2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Tennessee for Students from Canada
18
Colleges
$27,089
Avg Tuition & Fees*
38%
Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*
With all of the options international students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
We analyzed 18 colleges and universities across Tennessee to determine which were the best for Canadian students in Tennessee. Our ranking methodology focuses on a number of different objective factors - such as the overall value of the school, number of total international students at the school, and the percentage of international students on campus - to make this determination.
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Top Value Colleges in Tennessee for Students from Canada
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Freed-Hardeman University tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for Canadian students in Tennessee. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Henderson, Tennessee, and it awarded 363 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 0.5% are international. Students from as far away as Canada, Costa Rica, and South Africa come to FHU to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at FHU runs, on average, about $23,300. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $10,980 per year.
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A rank of #2 on our list means Lincoln Memorial University is a great place for Canadian students in Tennessee working on their bachelor’s degree. LMU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Harrogate, Tennessee. It awarded 412 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 1.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Canada, United Kingdom, and Brazil come to LMU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at LMU is about $24,210 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,104 per year.
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Out of the 18 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the #3 spot on the list. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,273 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 2.9% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UofM come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UofM is about $14,088 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $14,544 a year in average tuition and fees.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Middle Tennessee State University. The school came in at #4 in this year’s ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large public school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awarded 3,926 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, China, and India come to Middle Tennessee State University to study. International students at Middle Tennessee State University can expect to pay, on average, about $28,264 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $27,432 per year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at East Tennessee State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Canadian students in Tennessee. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, the fairly large public school awarded 2,676 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 2.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and China come to ETSU to study. International students at ETSU can expect to pay, on average, about $12,740 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $25,856 a year in average tuition and fees.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee ranking. This large public school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 5,356 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.1% are international. Students studying at UT Knoxville come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at UT Knoxville can expect to pay, on average, about $31,664 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $31,798 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the #7 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the fairly large public school awarded 2,139 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.4% are international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and India come to UT Chattanooga to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UT Chattanooga runs, on average, about $25,966. Graduate students pay around $18,538 a year in average tuition and fees.
Full The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Report
Lipscomb University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee list. Lipscomb is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 725 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 2.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Lipscomb come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and United Kingdom. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Lipscomb runs, on average, about $35,752. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,100 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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With a ranking of #9, Bryan College - Dayton did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee. Bryan College - Dayton is a small private not-for-profit school located in Dayton, Tennessee that handed out 193 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 1.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at William Jennings Bryan College come from such countries as United Kingdom, Brazil, and Canada. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at William Jennings Bryan College runs, on average, about $17,360. Graduate students pay around $9,760 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Christian Brothers University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee ranking. Christian Brothers is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 386 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 5.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Christian Brothers come from such countries as India, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. International students at Christian Brothers can expect to pay, on average, about $34,820 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $13,463 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #11, Bethel University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee. This small private not-for-profit school is located in McKenzie, Tennessee, and it awarded 478 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.4% are international. Students from as far away as United Kingdom, Brazil, and Canada come to Bethel to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Bethel runs, on average, about $13,981. Graduate students pay around $11,723 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Belmont University landed the #12 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,711 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 0.7% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Canada, China, and Brazil come to Belmont to study. International students at Belmont can expect to pay, on average, about $38,430 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $25,180 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Cumberland University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee list. Located in Lebanon, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 275 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at CU come from such countries as Canada, United Kingdom, and Spain. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at CU runs, on average, about $25,412. Graduate students pay around $7,500 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Tusculum University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee ranking. Tusculum University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Greeneville, Tennessee that handed out 243 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Tusculum come from such countries as Canada, Spain, and United Kingdom. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Tusculum runs, on average, about $26,510. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $7,200 per year.
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With a ranking of #15, Carson - Newman University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee. Jefferson City, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 341 students in 2020-2021.
Around 3.1% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Carson - Newman are Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Carson - Newman is about $31,320 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,632 per year.
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Austin Peay State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee list. Austin Peay State University is a public institution located in Clarksville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,588 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 0.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Austin Peay State University are Canada, South Korea, and Germany. International students at Austin Peay State University can expect to pay, on average, about $13,975 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $14,827 a year in average tuition and fees.
Full Austin Peay State University Report
King University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee ranking. Located in Bristol, Tennessee, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 540 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.2% are international. Students studying at King come from such countries as United Kingdom, Canada, and South Korea. International students at King can expect to pay, on average, about $32,838 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $14,207 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #18, Vanderbilt University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Canadian Students in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 2,365 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 10.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Vanderbilt come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at Vanderbilt can expect to pay, on average, about $56,966 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $52,162 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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