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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Germany

32 Colleges
$24,481 Avg Tuition & Fees*
38% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region ranking.

We analyzed 32 colleges and universities across the Plains States Region to determine which were the best for German students in the Plains States Region. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall value as determined by our Best Colleges for the Money ranking and the percentage of international students on campus.

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Top Value Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Germany

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our 2021 rankings named Truman State University the best affordable school for German students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Truman State is a public institution located in Kirksville, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,154 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 6.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Truman State are China, Nepal, and Vietnam. International students at Truman State can expect to pay, on average, about $16,410 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,924 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, 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 Northwest Missouri State University. It ranked #2 on our 2021 Best Colleges for German students in the Plains States Region list. Northwest Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in Maryville, Missouri that handed out 1,200 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.0% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, Nepal, and South Korea come to Northwest to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Northwest is about $14,919 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $7,064 per year.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Dakota helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for German students in the Plains States Region. Vermillion, South Dakota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,333 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.3% are international. Students studying at USD come from such countries as China, India, and Nepal. International students at USD can expect to pay, on average, about $12,942 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $12,768 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 Iowa State University. The school came in at #4 in this year’s ranking. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,998 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 8.1% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Iowa State are China, India, and Malaysia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Iowa State is about $25,446 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $26,948 a year in average tuition and fees.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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A rank of #5 on our list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for German students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school situated in Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 2,524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 7.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Nepal, India, and Saudi Arabia come to Minnesota State Mankato to study. International students at Minnesota State Mankato can expect to pay, on average, about $18,200 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $9,308 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,414 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 10.0% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Twin Cities are China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities runs, on average, about $33,818. Graduate students pay around $29,262 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region list. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Saint Charles, Missouri that handed out 1,105 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.1% are international. Students from as far away as Venezuela, Panama, and Canada come to Lindenwood University to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Lindenwood University is about $18,640 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,784 per year.

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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the large public school awarded 3,641 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 2.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and India come to Missouri State to study. International students at Missouri State can expect to pay, on average, about $16,498 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $12,618 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #9, University of North Dakota did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region. Grand Forks, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,097 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.9% are international. Students from as far away as China, Canada, and Japan come to UND to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UND runs, on average, about $15,037. Graduate students pay around $18,968 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #10, Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region. Minnesota State University - Moorhead is a medium-sized public school located in Moorhead, Minnesota that handed out 1,064 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at MSU Moorhead are Nepal, Nigeria, and Japan. International students at MSU Moorhead can expect to pay, on average, about $17,564 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,052 per year.

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With a ranking of #11, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It awarded 1,830 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 4.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Southeast Missouri State University are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University runs, on average, about $15,285. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,593 per year.

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Kansas State University landed the #12 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region. This large public school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 3,967 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.6% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at K -State are China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at K -State is about $26,491 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $23,949 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 4,727 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 8.4% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UNL come from such countries as China, Malaysia, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UNL runs, on average, about $26,720. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,541 per year.

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With a ranking of #14, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,600 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 6.6% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at KU come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at KU can expect to pay, on average, about $28,034 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $25,007 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

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With a ranking of #15, Emporia State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region. This medium-sized public school is located in Emporia, Kansas, and it awarded 735 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at ESU are China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at ESU is about $14,918 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,353 per year.

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University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the large public school awarded 5,114 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 4.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Mizzou to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Mizzou is about $30,450 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $28,550 a year in average tuition and fees.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Missouri - Columbia Report

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Drury University
Springfield, MO

Drury University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 391 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 6.4% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Drury University come from such countries as China, South Korea, and France. International students at Drury University can expect to pay, on average, about $32,130 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $7,714 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa landed the #18 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,998 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.9% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Iowa come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Iowa is about $31,905 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $31,012 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

Full University of Iowa Report

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University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #19. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,863 students in 2020-2021.

Around 5.7% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMKC are India, Saudi Arabia, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMKC is about $28,023 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $27,803 per year.

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Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD

Augustana University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region list. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It awarded 567 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.1% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Augustana Sioux Falls are Ethiopia, Norway, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Augustana Sioux Falls is about $35,914 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $36,696 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #21, Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fayette, Missouri, and it awarded 201 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 5.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Spain, Brazil, and United Kingdom come to CMU CLAS to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at CMU CLAS is about $26,470 a year, on average.

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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region list. Mount Mercy is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 430 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 3.2% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Mount Mercy are Germany, Serbia, and United Kingdom. International students at Mount Mercy can expect to pay, on average, about $36,540 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $11,176 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Missouri Valley College did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #23. Marshall, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 229 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 15.2% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Missouri Valley College are Brazil, Spain, and United Kingdom. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Missouri Valley College runs, on average, about $22,000. Graduate students pay around $3,600 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Morningside College
Sioux City, IA

Morningside College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Morningside College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Sioux City, Iowa that handed out 285 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.7% are international. Students from as far away as Germany, Brazil, and Japan come to Morningside to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Morningside is about $35,270 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $6,516 a year in average tuition and fees.

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McPherson College
McPherson, KS

McPherson College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for German Students in the Plains States Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in McPherson, Kansas, and it awarded 163 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 0.2% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Congo, Germany, and United Kingdom come to McPherson College to study. International students at McPherson College can expect to pay, on average, about $32,408 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $4,500 per year.

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