2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Southeast Region for Students from Saudi Arabia
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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 Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
We analyzed 126 colleges and universities across the Southeast Region to determine which were the best for Saudi Arabian students in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region for Students from Saudi Arabia
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Our analysis found University of South Florida - Main Campus to be the best affordable school for Saudi Arabian students in the Southeast Region in this year’s ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 10,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 8.6% of the total student body at the school. 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. Graduate students pay around $21,126 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Saudi Arabian students in the Southeast Region. USA is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,008 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.6% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at USA are Kuwait, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at USA runs, on average, about $17,012. Graduate students pay around $16,652 a year in average tuition and fees.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Arkansas State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Saudi Arabian students in the Southeast Region. A-State is a fairly large public school situated in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It awarded 1,815 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.7% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to A-State to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at A-State runs, on average, about $12,698. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,408 per year.
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A rank of #4 on our list means The University of Tennessee - Martin is a great place for Saudi Arabian students in the Southeast Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Martin, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,066 students in 2020-2021.
Around 0.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UT Martin come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and Japan. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UT Martin runs, on average, about $15,952. Graduate students pay around $16,838 a year in average tuition and fees.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Saudi Arabian students in the Southeast Region. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 6,358 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.2% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to UNC Charlotte to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNC Charlotte is about $20,622 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,147 per year.
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University of North Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region list. University of North Florida is a fairly large public school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 3,573 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.9% are international. Students studying at UNF come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Brazil. International students at UNF can expect to pay, on average, about $19,407 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $21,930 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Florida State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the large public school handed out 9,735 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.0% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Florida State are China, India, and Panama. International students at Florida State can expect to pay, on average, about $21,683 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $26,707 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.
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West Virginia University landed the #8 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 4,540 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 5.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at WVU are Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at WVU runs, on average, about $25,824. Graduate students pay around $26,676 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Central Florida landed the #9 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 15,189 students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.3% are international. Students studying at UCF come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at UCF can expect to pay, on average, about $22,467 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,657 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Florida International University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school awarded 13,988 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 7.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at FIU come from such countries as China, Venezuela, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at FIU runs, on average, about $18,963. Graduate students pay around $24,211 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Mississippi College did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. MC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Clinton, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 730 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at MC come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at MC runs, on average, about $20,364. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,796 per year.
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University of Southern Mississippi came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the fairly large public school handed out 2,647 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.2% are international. Students studying at Southern Miss come from such countries as India, Nepal, and China. International students at Southern Miss can expect to pay, on average, about $11,204 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $11,204 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the large public school awarded 2,965 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 4.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to UAB to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UAB runs, on average, about $20,400. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,188 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
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Arkansas Tech University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. ATU is located in Russellville, Arkansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,276 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 2.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, China, and India come to ATU to study. International students at ATU can expect to pay, on average, about $13,636 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,450 per year.
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With a ranking of #15, University of Florida did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region. University of Florida is a large public school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 9,775 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.4% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UF to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UF is about $28,659 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $30,130 per year.
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 #16, Morehead State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,170 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 0.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and China come to Morehead State University to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Morehead State University runs, on average, about $14,106. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $10,557 per year.
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University of Central Arkansas ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region list. UCA is a public institution located in Conway, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,933 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 3.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UCA come from such countries as Côte d’Ivoire, Bahamas, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UCA runs, on average, about $16,433. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,835 per year.
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North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,377 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 9.1% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at NC State are India, China, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at NC State is about $29,916 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,690 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.
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Louisiana Tech University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. Ruston, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,514 students 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 Louisiana Tech are China, India, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Louisiana Tech is about $16,806 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $12,690 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Northern Kentucky University landed the #20 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region. NKU is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 2,289 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 1.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, India, and China come to NKU to study. International students at NKU can expect to pay, on average, about $20,448 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $15,594 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Murray State University landed the #21 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region. Murray, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,603 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.2% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Murray State are India, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Murray State runs, on average, about $18,528. Graduate students pay around $14,544 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #22, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the large public school handed out 5,593 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.4% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Panama come to UARK to study. International students at UARK can expect to pay, on average, about $26,390 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $22,563 per year.
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North Carolina A & T State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 2,126 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 2.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at NC A&T are Saudi Arabia, India, and Ghana. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at NC A&T runs, on average, about $20,243. Graduate students pay around $20,738 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Western Carolina University landed the #24 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 2,501 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 1.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Canada come to WCU to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at WCU runs, on average, about $8,367. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,887 per year.
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Saudi Arabian Students in the Southeast Region list. Magnolia, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 559 students in 2020-2021.
Around 3.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus come from such countries as India, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia. 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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