2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Southwest Region for Students from Japan
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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. 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 Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking.
After analyzing 26 schools in the Southwest Region , we came up with our list of those that offered the best educational experiences for Japanese students in the Southwest 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 Southwest Region for Students from Japan
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our analysis found Texas Tech University to be the best affordable school for Japanese students in the Southwest Region in this year’s ranking. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 6,884 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.2% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, China, and Bangladesh come to Texas Tech to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Texas Tech runs, on average, about $24,121. Graduate students pay around $17,698 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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Texas helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Japanese students in the Southwest Region. UNT is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8,156 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UNT come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. International students at UNT can expect to pay, on average, about $20,906 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,600 per year.
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Out of the 26 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Houston, Texas, the large public school handed out 8,890 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.0% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UH are India, China, and Vietnam. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UH is about $21,891 a year, on average. 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.
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A rank of #4 on our list means Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a great place for Japanese students in the Southwest Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the large public school awarded 4,913 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 5.2% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at OSU are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at OSU runs, on average, about $24,764. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,175 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #5 in this year’s ranking. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the large public school awarded 14,829 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 10.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to ASU - Tempe to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at ASU - Tempe is about $29,438 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $24,432 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
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Oklahoma Christian University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 330 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The top three countries sending students to study at OC are India, Rwanda, and China. International students at OC can expect to pay, on average, about $25,090 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,250 per year.
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Texas State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #7. San Marcos, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 7,822 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 1.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, China, and Mexico come to Texas State to study. International students at Texas State can expect to pay, on average, about $22,559 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $17,220 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, the large public school awarded 5,069 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 5.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to University of Oklahoma to study. International students at University of Oklahoma can expect to pay, on average, about $25,116 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $23,876 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Report
University of New Mexico - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region list. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a large public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 4,294 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.5% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UNM come from such countries as China, India, and Nepal. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UNM runs, on average, about $25,243. Graduate students pay around $20,487 a year in average tuition and fees.
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The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large public school located in Richardson, Texas that handed out 4,825 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 14.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Taiwan come to UT Dallas to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UT Dallas is about $39,776 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,252 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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Dallas Baptist University landed the #11 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region. DBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 625 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 12.8% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to DBU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at DBU is about $33,620 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,272 per year.
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The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking. The University of Texas at Arlington is a large public school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 8,852 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 8.2% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Nepal come to UT Arlington to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UT Arlington runs, on average, about $29,299. Graduate students pay around $24,005 a year in average tuition and fees.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #13. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the large public school handed out 6,440 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.7% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UTSA are India, Mexico, and China. International students at UTSA can expect to pay, on average, about $21,528 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $27,560 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #14, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, the large public school awarded 6,331 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 NAU come from such countries as Kuwait, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at NAU is about $17,761 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $20,125 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Central Oklahoma came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school awarded 2,442 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students 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 UCO are Saudi Arabia, Nepal, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCO is about $18,917 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,116 per year.
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Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #16. Texas A&M Commerce is a fairly large public school situated in Commerce, Texas. It awarded 2,108 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, South Korea, and Nigeria come to Texas A&M Commerce to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Texas A&M Commerce runs, on average, about $22,266. Graduate students pay around $14,682 a year in average tuition and fees.
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New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region. This fairly large public school is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and it awarded 2,425 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.4% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Kuwait, Mexico, and India come to NMSU Main Campus to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus is about $23,767 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $18,275 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Arizona landed the #18 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 8,117 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 6.7% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to University of Arizona to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at University of Arizona runs, on average, about $35,153. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $33,644 per year.
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Northeastern State University landed the #19 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region. Located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,476 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 1.7% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at NSU come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at NSU runs, on average, about $15,755. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $10,911 per year.
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The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #20. UT Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10,592 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 8.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UT Austin come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UT Austin runs, on average, about $40,996. Graduate students pay around $22,944 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
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With a ranking of #21, Oklahoma Baptist University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region. Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 343 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.0% are international. Students from as far away as Brazil, China, and Spain come to OBU to study. International students at OBU can expect to pay, on average, about $32,050 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $9,900 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #22 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region. Located in College Station, Texas, the large public school handed out 13,409 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 6.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Texas A&M College Station to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Texas A&M College Station runs, on average, about $38,855. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,106 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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Abilene Christian University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region ranking. Abilene, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 817 students in 2020-2021.
Around 2.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Abilene Christian come from such countries as China, Honduras, and Japan. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Abilene Christian runs, on average, about $39,350. Graduate students pay around $24,174 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Grand Canyon University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region list. Grand Canyon University is a large private for-profit school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 13,529 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 1.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, Canada, and Nigeria come to Grand Canyon University to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Grand Canyon University runs, on average, about $17,189. Graduate students pay around $11,538 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Rice University landed the #25 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southwest Region. Located in Houston, Texas, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1,364 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 23.3% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Rice are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Rice is about $52,895 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $49,941 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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