2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the United States for Students from India
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With all of the options international students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its Best Value Colleges for Indian Students ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
We analyzed 641 colleges and universities across the United States to determine which were the best for Indian students. Instead of depending on subjective information, we focus on objective factors to determine this ranking. These factors include such things as the total number of international students at the school and the school's overall value.
Find out more about our ranking methodology.
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Top Value Colleges in the U.S. for Students from India
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our 2021 rankings named Brigham Young University - Provo the best affordable school for Indian students working on their bachelor’s degree. Brigham Young University - Provo is a large private not-for-profit school located in Provo, Utah that handed out 6,871 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 3.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at BYU come from such countries as Canada, South Korea, and China. International students at BYU can expect to pay, on average, about $6,120 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $7,700 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Indian students. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 10,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 8.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at USF Tampa come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at USF Tampa is about $17,324 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,126 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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Out of the 641 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Missouri landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 1,725 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 6.2% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UCM are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. International students at UCM can expect to pay, on average, about $16,815 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,992 per year.
Full University of Central Missouri Report
A rank of #4 on our list means University of Illinois at Springfield is a great place for Indian students working on their bachelor’s degree. UIS is a public institution located in Springfield, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 607 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 6.2% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UIS are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UIS is about $18,857 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,757 per year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Northwest Missouri State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Indian students. Located in Maryville, Missouri, the medium-sized public school 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. Graduate students pay around $7,064 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Iowa State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Ames, Iowa, the large public school handed out 6,998 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 8.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Iowa State come from such countries as China, India, and Malaysia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Iowa State is about $25,446 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,948 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Western Michigan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students ranking. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 3,747 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.0% are international. Students studying at WMU come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, India, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at WMU is about $16,768 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $26,248 a year in average tuition and fees.
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South Dakota State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students list. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, the fairly large public school handed out 1,977 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 5.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at South Dakota State come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at South Dakota State runs, on average, about $12,809. Graduate students pay around $16,917 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Eastern Illinois University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students ranking, coming in at #9. EIU is a public institution located in Charleston, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,076 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.0% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Nigeria come to EIU to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at EIU runs, on average, about $14,551. Graduate students pay around $21,407 a year in average tuition and fees.
Full Eastern Illinois University Report
University of Minnesota - Morris ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students list. UMN Morris is a public institution located in Morris, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.5% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMN Morris to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Morris runs, on average, about $15,940.
Full University of Minnesota - Morris Report
University of Wyoming landed the #11 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, the fairly large public school handed out 2,364 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Canada come to UW to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UW is about $16,957 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,569 per year.
Full University of Wyoming Report
Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #12 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students. BYU - I is located in Rexburg, Idaho and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5,977 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 17.5% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Canada, Mexico, and Brazil come to BYU - I to study. International students at BYU - I can expect to pay, on average, about $4,416 a year to attend the school.
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Texas Tech University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students list. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,884 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Texas Tech are India, China, and Bangladesh. International students at Texas Tech can expect to pay, on average, about $24,121 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,698 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
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Western Illinois University landed the #14 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students. Located in Macomb, Illinois, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,560 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.4% are international. Students studying at WIU come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at WIU is about $13,297 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $12,182 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Grand Valley State University landed the #15 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students. GVSU is located in Allendale, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5,263 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 1.3% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at GVSU are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at GVSU is about $19,628 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,904 per year.
Full Grand Valley State University Report
University of Houston ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students list. UH is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8,890 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 7.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Vietnam come to UH to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UH runs, on average, about $21,891. Graduate students pay around $18,871 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Houston Report
With a ranking of #17, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students. 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. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMN Twin Cities to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities runs, on average, about $33,818. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,262 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.
Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students ranking, coming in at #18. SD Mines is a small public school situated in Rapid City, South Dakota. It awarded 360 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 5.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at SD Mines are India, China, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at SD Mines is about $16,530 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $20,116 a year in average tuition and fees.
Full South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Report
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students ranking, coming in at #19. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a small public school located in Magnolia, Arkansas that handed out 559 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.9% are international. Students from as far away as India, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia come to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus runs, on average, about $14,530. Graduate students pay around $9,882 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students list. This fairly large public school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 2,524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Minnesota State Mankato are Nepal, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato runs, on average, about $18,200. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,308 per year.
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With a ranking of #21, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,288 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.8% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMN Duluth to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMN Duluth is about $19,148 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,060 per year.
Full University of Minnesota - Duluth Report
University of Houston - Clear Lake came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students ranking. University of Houston - Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 1,603 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.8% are international. Students studying at UH Clear Lake come from such countries as India, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UH Clear Lake is about $20,994 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $18,990 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Saint Cloud State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the fairly large public school awarded 1,859 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 8.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Nepal, India, and China come to St. Cloud State University to study. International students at St. Cloud State University can expect to pay, on average, about $18,010 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $13,412 a year in average tuition and fees.
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California State University - Long Beach ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students list. Located in Long Beach, California, the large public school awarded 9,179 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 6.0% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at CSULB are India, China, and Japan. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at CSULB runs, on average, about $18,726. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,784 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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North Carolina State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 6,377 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 9.1% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and South Korea come to NC State to study. International students at NC State can expect to pay, on average, about $29,916 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,690 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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