2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from India
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When it comes to choosing a college, international students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
After analyzing 56 schools in the Plains States Region , we came up with our list of those that offered the best educational experiences for Indian students in the Plains States Region. 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 the Plains States Region for Students from India
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
University of Central Missouri tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for Indian students in the Plains States Region. This fairly large public school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and it awarded 1,725 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 UCM are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCM is about $16,815 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $16,992 a year in average tuition and fees.
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A rank of #2 on our list means Northwest Missouri State University is a great place for Indian students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Northwest is a medium-sized public school situated in Maryville, Missouri. It awarded 1,200 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.0% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Northwest come from such countries as India, Nepal, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Northwest runs, on average, about $14,919. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $7,064 per year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Indian students in the Plains States Region. This large public school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 6,998 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 8.1% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Malaysia come to Iowa State to study. 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.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
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A rank of #4 on our list means South Dakota State University is a great place for Indian students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Brookings, South Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,977 students in 2020-2021.
Around 5.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal come to South Dakota State to study. 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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Morris helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Indian students in the Plains States Region. UMN Morris is a small public school situated in Morris, Minnesota. It awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UMN Morris come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Morris runs, on average, about $15,940.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #6 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large public school awarded 9,414 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 10.0% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Twin Cities are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities is about $33,818 a year, on average. 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%.
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, the small public school handed out 360 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 5.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Nepal come to SD Mines to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at SD Mines is about $16,530 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,116 per year.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region list. Minnesota State University - Mankato is a fairly large public school located in Mankato, Minnesota that handed out 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. 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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University of Minnesota - Duluth ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region list. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,288 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 1.8% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Duluth are China, India, and South Korea. 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.
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Saint Cloud State University landed the #10 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 1,859 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 8.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at St. Cloud State University are Nepal, India, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at St. Cloud State University runs, on average, about $18,010. Graduate students pay around $13,412 a year in average tuition and fees.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 2,568 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.9% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Bangladesh come to North Dakota State University to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at North Dakota State University is about $14,876 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $12,028 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #12, University of South Dakota did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region. USD is a medium-sized public school situated in Vermillion, South Dakota. It awarded 1,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.3% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at USD are China, India, and Nepal. International students at USD can expect to pay, on average, about $12,942 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,768 per year.
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Truman State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region list. 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.
Around 6.2% of the total student population at the school is 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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Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #14. Missouri State is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 3,641 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.8% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Missouri State are China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Missouri State runs, on average, about $16,498. Graduate students pay around $12,618 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #15. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri that handed out 1,830 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.8% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to Southeast Missouri State University to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University is about $15,285 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $11,593 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Northern Iowa came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. UNI is a medium-sized public school situated in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It awarded 2,555 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.5% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UNI are Saudi Arabia, China, and Mexico. International students at UNI can expect to pay, on average, about $19,753 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,201 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Wichita State University landed the #17 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region. Wichita State University is a fairly large public school located in Wichita, Kansas that handed out 2,550 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 11.9% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at WSU come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Sri Lanka. International students at WSU can expect to pay, on average, about $18,165 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $15,323 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Winona State University landed the #18 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region. Winona State is located in Winona, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,622 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.9% are international. Students from as far away as China, Taiwan, and South Korea come to Winona State to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Winona State runs, on average, about $16,684. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,836 per year.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #19. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a large public school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNL is about $26,720 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $19,541 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of North Dakota came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the fairly large public school handed out 2,097 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UND are China, Canada, and Japan. International students at UND can expect to pay, on average, about $15,037 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,968 per year.
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Kansas State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the large public school awarded 3,967 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 5.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and India come to K -State to study. International students at K -State can expect to pay, on average, about $26,491 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $23,949 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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With a ranking of #22, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,567 students in 2020-2021.
Around 5.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UNOMAHA come from such countries as India, China, and Oman. International students at UNOMAHA can expect to pay, on average, about $21,718 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,374 per year.
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Pittsburg State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #23. Pitt State is a public institution located in Pittsburg, Kansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,079 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and China come to Pitt State to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Pitt State is about $19,088 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $19,560 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Kansas came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region ranking. KU is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,600 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 6.6% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to KU to study. 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.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of Minnesota - Crookston ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in the Plains States Region list. Crookston, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 457 students in 2020-2021.
Around 2.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Crookston are China, India, and South Korea. International students at UMN Crookston can expect to pay, on average, about $12,514 a year to attend the school.
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