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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Texas for Students from South Korea

29 Colleges
$26,309 Avg Tuition & Fees*
33% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

With all of the options international students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking - to help you make that decision.

After analyzing 29 schools in Texas, we came up with our list of those that offered the best educational experiences for South Korean students in Texas. 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 Texas for Students from South Korea

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our analysis found Texas Tech University to be the best affordable school for South Korean students in Texas in this year’s ranking. 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.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.2% are international. Students studying at Texas Tech come from such countries as India, China, and Bangladesh. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Texas Tech runs, on average, about $24,121. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,698 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

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Out of the 29 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Houston, Texas, the large public school awarded 8,890 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 7.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Vietnam come to UH to study. International students at UH can expect to pay, on average, about $21,891 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,871 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Texas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for South Korean students in Texas. Located in Denton, Texas, the large public school handed out 8,156 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.5% are 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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MSU Texas crest
MSU Texas
Wichita Falls, TX

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at MSU Texas helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for South Korean students in Texas. Wichita Falls, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,168 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 7.6% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at MSU Texas are Dominica, India, and China. International students at MSU Texas can expect to pay, on average, about $11,726 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $8,056 a year in average tuition and fees.

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A rank of #5 on our list means Angelo State University is a great place for South Korean students in Texas working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in San Angelo, Texas, and it awarded 1,172 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 1.5% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Angelo State are South Korea, Vietnam, and Mexico. International students at Angelo State can expect to pay, on average, about $17,978 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $14,590 per year.

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The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #6 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas. This large public school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 4,825 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 14.5% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UT Dallas are India, China, and Taiwan. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UT Dallas runs, on average, about $39,776. Graduate students pay around $29,252 a year in average tuition and fees.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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Sam Houston State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking. SHSU is a large public school situated in Huntsville, Texas. It awarded 4,433 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at SHSU are China, India, and Turkey. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at SHSU runs, on average, about $18,752. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,009 per year.

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Texas State University landed the #8 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas. Texas State is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 7,822 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 1.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Texas State come from such countries as India, China, and Mexico. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Texas State is about $22,559 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $17,220 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Dallas Baptist University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 625 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 12.8% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at DBU are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at DBU is about $33,620 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $21,272 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #10, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas. UT Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8,852 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.2% are international. Students studying at UT Arlington come from such countries as India, China, and Nepal. 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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Texas A&M University - Commerce came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking. Located in Commerce, Texas, the fairly large public school awarded 2,108 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, South Korea, and Nigeria come to Texas A&M Commerce to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Texas A&M Commerce is about $22,266 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $14,682 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Texas Woman’s University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas list. Located in Denton, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 2,404 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 TWU are India, South Korea, and Vietnam. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at TWU runs, on average, about $18,186. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,048 per year.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the large public school handed out 6,440 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.7% are international. Students from as far away as India, Mexico, and China come to UTSA to study. International students at UTSA can expect to pay, on average, about $21,528 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $27,560 per year.

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West Texas A&M University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking. Located in Canyon, Texas, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,688 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at West Texas A&M University are Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at West Texas A&M University is about $11,208 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $8,574 a year in average tuition and fees.

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The University of Texas at Austin came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10,592 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UT Austin is about $40,996 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $22,944 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

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The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking. UT Tyler is located in Tyler, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,039 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 2.5% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UT Tyler are India, Nepal, and Nigeria. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UT Tyler runs, on average, about $23,938. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,786 per year.

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The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #17 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas. UTEP is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,981 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.6% are international. Students studying at UTEP come from such countries as Mexico, Kuwait, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UTEP is about $24,952 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,621 per year.

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Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #18 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas. This large public school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 13,409 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 6.4% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Texas A&M College Station are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Texas A&M College Station is about $38,855 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,106 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

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LeTourneau University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Longview, Texas, and it awarded 358 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.2% are international. Students from as far away as South Korea, India, and Sri Lanka come to LETU to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at LETU runs, on average, about $33,490. Graduate students pay around $16,875 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #20, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas. This fairly large public school is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it awarded 1,888 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 2.6% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are Vietnam, India, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Texas A&M Corpus Christi runs, on average, about $20,745. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,995 per year.

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Southwestern Adventist University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking. Keene, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 131 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.0% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Angola, Vietnam, and Mexico come to Southwestern Adventist University to study. International students at Southwestern Adventist University can expect to pay, on average, about $23,508 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $23,508 per year.

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With a ranking of #22, Tarleton State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas. Stephenville, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,760 students in 2020-2021.

Around 0.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Tarleton come from such countries as Nepal, India, and Canada. International students at Tarleton can expect to pay, on average, about $17,582 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,031 per year.

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With a ranking of #23, Abilene Christian University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas. Abilene Christian is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Abilene, Texas. It awarded 817 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Abilene Christian are China, Honduras, and Japan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Abilene Christian is about $39,350 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,174 per year.

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University of the Incarnate Word landed the #24 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1,054 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 3.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UIW come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and China. International students at UIW can expect to pay, on average, about $33,100 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,840 per year.

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Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Trinity University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Texas ranking, coming in at #25. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 701 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 3.5% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Trinity U come from such countries as China, Ecuador, and Mexico. International students at Trinity U can expect to pay, on average, about $47,392 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $23,597 a year in average tuition and fees.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 25 schools only.

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