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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Florida for Students from India

21 Colleges
$32,426 Avg Tuition & Fees*
46% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for Indian students in Florida. 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 Florida for Students from India

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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University of South Florida - Main Campus tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for Indian students in Florida. 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. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at USF Tampa runs, on average, about $17,324. Graduate students pay around $21,126 a year in average tuition and fees.

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 Florida State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Indian students in Florida. Florida State University is a large public school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 9,735 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.0% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Panama come to Florida State to study. International students at Florida State can expect to pay, on average, about $21,683 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,707 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A rank of #3 on our list means University of Florida is a great place for Indian students in Florida working on their bachelor’s degree. 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 studying at UF come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at UF can expect to pay, on average, about $28,659 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $30,130 a year in average tuition and fees.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Indian students in Florida list. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 13,988 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, Venezuela, and India come to FIU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at FIU is about $18,963 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,211 per year.

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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Central Florida helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Indian students in Florida. Located in Orlando, Florida, the large public school awarded 15,189 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree 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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCF is about $22,467 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $28,657 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

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University of North Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 3,573 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 1.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UNF are Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Brazil. International students at UNF can expect to pay, on average, about $19,407 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,930 per year.

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Florida Atlantic University landed the #7 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the large public school awarded 5,986 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.8% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Brazil come to FAU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at FAU is about $17,324 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,482 per year.

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The University of West Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida list. Located in Pensacola, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 2,407 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UWF come from such countries as Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. International students at UWF can expect to pay, on average, about $18,658 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $24,894 a year in average tuition and fees.

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The University of Tampa did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Tampa, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,067 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 7.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UT come from such countries as Kuwait, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UT runs, on average, about $31,274. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,014 per year.

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #10 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida. This medium-sized public school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 1,466 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 0.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Florida A&M University come from such countries as Bahamas, Nigeria, and Jamaica. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Florida A&M University runs, on average, about $17,725. Graduate students pay around $24,669 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University landed the #11 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,413 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 3.9% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at NUS Florida come from such countries as Venezuela, Canada, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at NUS Florida runs, on average, about $34,570. Graduate students pay around $22,790 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Saint Leo University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida ranking, coming in at #12. Saint Leo University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Saint Leo, Florida that handed out 1,705 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.1% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at St. Leo University are Bahamas, Jamaica, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at St. Leo University is about $26,050 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $15,218 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Florida Southern College landed the #13 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida. Lakeland, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 757 students 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 Florida Southern are Sweden, Canada, and Spain. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Florida Southern is about $38,980 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $17,482 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida ranking. JU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 737 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.9% are international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Canada come to JU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at JU is about $42,400 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $14,039 per year.

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St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL

St. Thomas University landed the #15 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida. STU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Miami Gardens, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 288 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at STU are China, Venezuela, and Brazil. International students at STU can expect to pay, on average, about $32,940 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $14,400 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Florida Institute of Technology ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida list. Located in Melbourne, Florida, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 747 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 20.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to Florida Tech to study. International students at Florida Tech can expect to pay, on average, about $43,246 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $22,588 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Lynn University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 445 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 16.7% are international. Students studying at Lynn University Fighting Knights come from such countries as Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Lynn University Fighting Knights runs, on average, about $40,900. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,700 per year.

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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida ranking. Eckerd is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 541 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.4% are international. Students from as far away as United Kingdom, Spain, and India come to Eckerd to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Eckerd is about $47,704 a year, on average.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida list. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3,348 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 13.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at U Miami come from such countries as China, Kuwait, and Venezuela. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at U Miami is about $54,760 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $41,036 per year.

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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With a ranking of #20, Ringling College of Art and Design did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida. Ringling College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sarasota, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 306 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 18.5% are international. Students from as far away as South Korea, China, and India come to Ringling College to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Ringling College is about $51,170 a year, on average.

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Indian Students in Florida list. Rollins is located in Winter Park, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 679 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 8.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Brazil, Venezuela, and India come to Rollins to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Rollins runs, on average, about $54,740. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,190 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 21 schools only.

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