2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the United States for Students from Saudi Arabia
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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 Saudi Arabian Students ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
After analyzing 540 schools in the United States, we came up with our list of those that offered the best educational experiences for Saudi Arabian students. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall value and the total number of international students at the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another.
Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Top Value Colleges in the U.S. for Students from Saudi Arabia
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our analysis found University of South Florida - Main Campus to be the best affordable school for Saudi Arabian students in this year’s ranking. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 10,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 8.6% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to USF Tampa to study. 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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Western Michigan University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Saudi Arabian students. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,747 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 7.0% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at WMU are Saudi Arabia, India, and China. International students at WMU can expect to pay, on average, about $16,768 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $26,248 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Out of the 540 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the #3 spot on the list. South Dakota State is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, 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. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at South Dakota State runs, on average, about $12,809. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,917 per year.
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Out of the 540 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, the fairly large public school handed out 2,364 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.3% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UW are China, India, and Canada. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UW is about $16,957 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $17,569 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 University of Northern Iowa. The school came in at #5 in this year’s ranking. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 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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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students list. This fairly large public school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 2,524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.9% of the total student population at the school is international. 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. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,308 per year.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 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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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the large public school awarded 3,641 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.8% are international. Students studying at Missouri State come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Missouri State is about $16,498 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,618 per year.
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Iowa State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students ranking. Iowa State University is a large public school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 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.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 2,199 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 0.6% are international. Students studying at UW - La Crosse come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UW - La Crosse is about $18,014 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,073 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 #11, Western Illinois University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. This medium-sized public school is located in Macomb, Illinois, and it awarded 1,560 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is 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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With a ranking of #12, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. UW - Stout is a public institution located in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,345 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 1.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UW - Stout come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and India. International students at UW - Stout can expect to pay, on average, about $17,820 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $17,213 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Winona State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students ranking, coming in at #13. 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.
Around 1.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Winona State come from such countries as China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Winona State is about $16,684 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,836 per year.
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Eastern Illinois University landed the #14 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. Charleston, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,076 students in 2020-2021.
Around 3.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Nigeria come to EIU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at EIU is about $14,551 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $21,407 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #15, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. Texas Tech is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,884 bachelor’s degrees 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 Texas Tech are India, China, and Bangladesh. 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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Saint Cloud State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students ranking, coming in at #16. Saint Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 1,859 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 8.8% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at St. Cloud State University are Nepal, India, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at St. Cloud State University is about $18,010 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $13,412 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Grand Valley State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Allendale, Michigan, the large public school awarded 5,263 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 1.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at GVSU come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. International students at GVSU can expect to pay, on average, about $19,628 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $17,904 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 Saudi Arabian Students ranking, coming in at #18. Cape Girardeau, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,830 students 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. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University runs, on average, about $15,285. Graduate students pay around $11,593 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of South Alabama landed the #19 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. This fairly large public school is located in Mobile, Alabama, and it awarded 2,008 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.6% are international. Students from as far away as Kuwait, India, and Saudi Arabia come to USA to study. International students at USA can expect to pay, on average, about $17,012 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $16,652 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Toledo landed the #20 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in Toledo, Ohio that handed out 3,236 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 6.9% are international. Students studying at University of Toledo come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, India, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at University of Toledo is about $20,239 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $27,739 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #21, University of Illinois at Springfield did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. Located in Springfield, Illinois, the small public school awarded 607 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 6.2% are international. Students studying at UIS come from such countries as 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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Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #22 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas that handed out 1,815 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 3.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at A-State come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at A-State runs, on average, about $12,698. Graduate students pay around $11,408 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Central Michigan University landed the #23 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 3,744 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.7% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Central Michigan are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. International students at Central Michigan can expect to pay, on average, about $13,094 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,644 per year.
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Kent State University at Kent landed the #24 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. Located in Kent, Ohio, the large public school awarded 5,120 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.8% are international. Students studying at Kent State come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Kent State is about $19,876 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,952 per year.
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With a ranking of #25, The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students. This medium-sized public school is located in Martin, Tennessee, and it awarded 1,066 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 0.5% are international. Students studying at UT Martin come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and Japan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UT Martin is about $15,952 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,838 per year.
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