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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Georgia for Students from China

16 Colleges
$26,602 Avg Tuition & Fees*
34% 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. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia ranking is part of that endeavor.

We analyzed 16 colleges and universities across Georgia to determine which were the best for Chinese students in Georgia. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall value and the total number of international students at the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another.

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Top Value Colleges in Georgia for Students from China

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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University of Georgia tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for Chinese students in Georgia. Located in Athens, Georgia, the large public school awarded 8,870 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 4.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UGA are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UGA is about $31,108 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $27,464 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia State University. The school came in at #2 in this year’s ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the large public school awarded 5,480 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Georgia State are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Georgia State is about $24,517 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,790 per year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Chinese students in Georgia list. This large public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 3,879 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 24.7% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Georgia Tech are China, India, and South Korea. International students at Georgia Tech can expect to pay, on average, about $33,964 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $31,334 a year in average tuition and fees.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Southern University. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Chinese students in Georgia list. GaSou is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,395 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.5% are international. Students from as far away as Nigeria, Honduras, and Bangladesh come to GaSou to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at GaSou runs, on average, about $17,539. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $22,004 per year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mercer University. It ranked #5 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Chinese students in Georgia list. Located in Macon, Georgia, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,298 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.6% are international. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam come to Mercer to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Mercer is about $29,324 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $15,544 a year in average tuition and fees.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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Augusta University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia list. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,084 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 1.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Augusta University come from such countries as China, India, and Brazil. International students at Augusta University can expect to pay, on average, about $24,400 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,712 per year.

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Valdosta State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia ranking. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the fairly large public school handed out 1,563 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.2% are international. Students from as far away as South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Japan come to VSU to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at VSU runs, on average, about $17,638. Graduate students pay around $18,682 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of West Georgia landed the #8 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia. University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,895 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 0.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at University of West Georgia come from such countries as China, Nigeria, and India. International students at University of West Georgia can expect to pay, on average, about $17,576 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,980 per year.

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Columbus State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Columbus, Georgia, and it awarded 1,035 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.3% are international. Students studying at CSU come from such countries as India, South Korea, and China. International students at CSU can expect to pay, on average, about $17,295 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $13,264 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Thomas University
Thomasville, GA

With a ranking of #10, Thomas University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia. TU is located in Thomasville, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 147 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 0.6% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at TU are United Kingdom, China, and Sweden. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at TU is about $11,080 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,330 per year.

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Life University
Marietta, GA

Life University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia ranking, coming in at #11. Life is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Marietta, Georgia. It awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.7% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Life are Japan, China, and Canada. International students at Life can expect to pay, on average, about $13,911 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $10,023 per year.

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With a ranking of #12, Savannah College of Art and Design did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia. SCAD is a private not-for-profit institution located in Savannah, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,474 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 25.4% are international. Students studying at SCAD come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at SCAD runs, on average, about $38,840. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $39,740 per year.

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Georgia Southwestern State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia ranking. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school awarded 388 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 5.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at GSW come from such countries as South Korea, India, and China. International students at GSW can expect to pay, on average, about $16,186 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $15,206 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

Brenau University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia ranking. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 385 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and United Kingdom come to Brenau to study. International students at Brenau can expect to pay, on average, about $32,530 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,940 per year.

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Agnes Scott College did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia ranking, coming in at #15. Agnes Scott College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Decatur, Georgia that handed out 217 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 3.1% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Ghana come to Agnes Scott to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Agnes Scott is about $44,250 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,260 per year.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University landed the #16 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Georgia. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 2,691 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 15.5% are international. Students studying at Emory come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Emory is about $55,468 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $45,684 per year.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a bachelor’s degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 16 schools only.

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