2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Japan
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International students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking is part of that endeavor.
Our analysis looked at 49 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for Japanese students in the Plains States Region. 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 Plains States Region for Students from Japan
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our analysis found University of Nebraska at Kearney to be the best affordable school for Japanese students in the Plains States Region in this year’s ranking. UNK is a medium-sized public school situated in Kearney, Nebraska. It awarded 921 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UNK come from such countries as Japan, China, and Oman. International students at UNK can expect to pay, on average, about $15,320 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $14,982 per year.
Full University of Nebraska at Kearney Report
A rank of #2 on our list means South Dakota State University is a great place for Japanese students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Brookings, South Dakota, and it awarded 1,977 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at South Dakota State come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. International students at South Dakota State can expect to pay, on average, about $12,809 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $16,917 a year in average tuition and fees.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Truman State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Japanese students in the Plains States Region. This small public school is located in Kirksville, Missouri, 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. Graduate students pay around $9,924 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
Full Truman State University Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Morris. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Japanese students in the Plains States Region list. This small public school is located in Morris, Minnesota, and it awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.5% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Morris are China, India, and South Korea. International students at UMN Morris can expect to pay, on average, about $15,940 a year to attend the school.
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Out of the 49 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, the fairly large public school awarded 2,524 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students 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.
Full Minnesota State University - Mankato Report
With a ranking of #6, Winona State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,622 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 1.9% of the total student population at the school is 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.
Full Winona State University Report
Iowa State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,998 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
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. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Iowa State runs, on average, about $25,446. 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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University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. UCM is a fairly large public school situated in Warrensburg, Missouri. It awarded 1,725 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 UCM are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UCM runs, on average, about $16,815. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,992 per year.
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University of North Dakota came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,097 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 5.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UND are China, Canada, and Japan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UND is about $15,037 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $18,968 a year in average tuition and fees.
Full University of North Dakota Report
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #10 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 9,414 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 10.0% are international. Students studying at UMN Twin Cities come from such countries as 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%.
Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
Northwest Missouri State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #11. 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.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.0% are international. Students from as far away as India, Nepal, and South Korea come to Northwest to study. 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.
Full Northwest Missouri State University Report
Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region list. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,641 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Missouri State come from such countries as 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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University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #13 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 2,288 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.8% are international. 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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Minot State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Minot, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 561 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 10.5% are international. Students from as far away as Canada, Nigeria, and South Korea come to MSU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at MSU is about $8,163 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $10,263 per year.
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With a ranking of #15, Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,064 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.4% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Nepal, Nigeria, and Japan come to MSU Moorhead to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at MSU Moorhead is about $17,564 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $11,052 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Northern Iowa ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region list. 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. Graduate students pay around $21,201 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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Northern State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking. NSU is a small public school situated in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It awarded 254 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.0% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at NSU come from such countries as South Korea, China, and Mexico. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at NSU runs, on average, about $11,947. Graduate students pay around $11,936 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Lindenwood University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Charles, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,105 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.1% are international. Students studying at Lindenwood University come from such countries as Venezuela, Panama, and Canada. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Lindenwood University runs, on average, about $18,640. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,784 per year.
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Southeast Missouri State University landed the #19 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region. Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,830 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Southeast Missouri State University come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at Southeast Missouri State University can expect to pay, on average, about $15,285 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $11,593 a year in average tuition and fees.
Full Southeast Missouri State University Report
Saint Cloud State University landed the #20 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region. St. Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,859 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 8.8% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Nepal, India, and China come to St. Cloud State University to study. 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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Bemidji State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region list. Bemidji State University is a public institution located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,012 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 1.6% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Canada, Nepal, and China come to Bemidji State University to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Bemidji State University is about $9,806 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,586 per year.
Full Bemidji State University Report
North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking. North Dakota State University is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,568 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at North Dakota State University are India, China, and Bangladesh. International students at North Dakota State University can expect to pay, on average, about $14,876 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $12,028 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #23, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region. This fairly large public school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 2,567 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.0% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UNOMAHA come from such countries as India, China, and Oman. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNOMAHA is about $21,718 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $16,374 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Kansas State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking. K -State is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 3,967 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.6% are international. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and India come to K -State to study. 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.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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Emporia State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Emporia, Kansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 735 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 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. Graduate students pay around $18,353 a year in average tuition and fees.
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