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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Minnesota for Students from South Korea

14 Colleges
$28,158 Avg Tuition & Fees*
50% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

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We analyzed 14 colleges and universities across Minnesota to determine which were the best for South Korean students in Minnesota. 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.

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Top Value Colleges in Minnesota for Students from South Korea

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Morris to be the best affordable school for South Korean students in Minnesota in this year’s ranking. UMN Morris is a small public school situated in Morris, Minnesota. It awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.5% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMN Morris to study. International students at UMN Morris can expect to pay, on average, about $15,940 a year to attend the school.

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A rank of #2 on our list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for South Korean students in Minnesota working on their bachelor’s degree. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,524 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Minnesota State Mankato are Nepal, India, and Saudi Arabia. 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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A rank of #3 on our list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for South Korean students in Minnesota working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large public school awarded 9,414 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students 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. International students at UMN Twin Cities can expect to pay, on average, about $33,818 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,262 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for South Korean students in Minnesota list. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,288 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 1.8% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Duluth are China, India, and South Korea. International students at UMN Duluth can expect to pay, on average, about $19,148 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,060 per year.

Full University of Minnesota - Duluth Report

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Out of the 14 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Winona State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,622 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 1.9% of the total student body at the school. 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. Graduate students pay around $12,836 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #6, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Minnesota. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the fairly large public school handed out 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. 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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Martin Luther College landed the #7 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Minnesota. Located in New Ulm, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 173 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 2.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at MLC come from such countries as South Korea, China, and Antigua and Barbuda. International students at MLC can expect to pay, on average, about $16,910 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $5,400 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

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University of Minnesota - Crookston did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #8. This small public school is located in Crookston, Minnesota, and it awarded 457 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.9% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMN Crookston to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMN Crookston is about $12,514 a year, on average.

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead landed the #9 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Minnesota. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,064 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at MSU Moorhead come from such countries as Nepal, Nigeria, and Japan. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at MSU Moorhead runs, on average, about $17,564. Graduate students pay around $11,052 a year in average tuition and fees.

Full Minnesota State University - Moorhead Report

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Concordia University, Saint Paul came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Minnesota ranking. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 1,164 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 2.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, India, and China come to Concordia University, Saint Paul to study. International students at Concordia University, Saint Paul can expect to pay, on average, about $23,900 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $8,550 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Minnesota ranking. Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 269 students in 2020-2021.

Around 1.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Crown come from such countries as Congo, South Korea, and Canada. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Crown is about $28,110 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $10,640 per year.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

With a ranking of #12, St Olaf College did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Minnesota. St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit institution located in Northfield, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 942 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 9.9% are international. Students from as far away as China, Vietnam, and India come to St. Olaf to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at St. Olaf runs, on average, about $52,670.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Full St Olaf College Report

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Minnesota ranking. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 585 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 14.3% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Vietnam come to Macalester to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Macalester runs, on average, about $60,518.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in Minnesota ranking. Located in Northfield, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 517 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 10.1% are international. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and India come to Carleton to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Carleton runs, on average, about $60,225.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a bachelor’s degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 14 schools only.

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