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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Southeast Region for Students from Japan

79 Colleges
$21,386 Avg Tuition & Fees*
39% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

International students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

We analyzed 79 colleges and universities across the Southeast Region to determine which were the best for Japanese students in the Southeast Region. 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.

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Top Value Colleges in the Southeast Region for Students from Japan

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 Japanese students in the Southeast Region. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school handed out 10,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.6% are international. 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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Out of the 79 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. A-State is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,815 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.7% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at A-State are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at A-State can expect to pay, on average, about $12,698 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,408 per year.

Full Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report

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A rank of #3 on our list means The University of Tennessee - Martin is a great place for Japanese students in the Southeast Region working on their bachelor’s degree. UT Martin is located in Martin, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,066 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

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. Graduate students pay around $16,838 a year in average tuition and fees.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Japanese students in the Southeast Region list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9,735 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Florida State is about $21,683 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,707 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Arkansas. The school came in at #5 in this year’s ranking. UCA is located in Conway, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,933 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.9% are 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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University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. 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 from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to UCF to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UCF runs, on average, about $22,467. Graduate students pay around $28,657 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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University of North Florida did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. UNF is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,573 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 1.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UNF come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Brazil. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNF is about $19,407 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,930 per year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,593 students in 2020-2021.

Around 4.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UARK come from such countries as China, India, and Panama. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UARK is about $26,390 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $22,563 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #9 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. This large public school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 6,358 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.2% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to UNC Charlotte to study. International students at UNC Charlotte can expect to pay, on average, about $20,622 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,147 per year.

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With a ranking of #10, University of North Alabama did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. UNA is located in Florence, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,333 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 2.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and Japan come to UNA to study. International students at UNA can expect to pay, on average, about $20,220 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $13,860 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #11, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 6,377 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 9.1% are 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. Graduate students pay around $29,690 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

Full North Carolina State University Report

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts landed the #12 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 179 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 3.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UNCSA come from such countries as China, Japan, and Brazil. International students at UNCSA can expect to pay, on average, about $26,175 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,343 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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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University of Florida did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. This large public school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 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. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full University of Florida Report

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West Virginia University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region ranking. West Virginia University is a large public school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 4,540 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.4% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at WVU come from such countries as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at WVU runs, on average, about $25,824. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,676 per year.

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University of Mississippi came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Mississippi is a large public school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 4,480 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Nepal come to Ole Miss to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Ole Miss runs, on average, about $25,886. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $25,892 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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Murray State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region list. Located in Murray, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,603 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.2% are international. Students studying at Murray State come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Murray State is about $18,528 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $14,544 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Marshall University landed the #17 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. Marshall University is a fairly large public school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 1,541 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 2.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Marshall University come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Marshall University runs, on average, about $19,606. Graduate students pay around $21,434 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #18 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. This medium-sized public school is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and it awarded 1,684 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UAH are India, China, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UAH is about $23,884 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $25,484 per year.

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The University of West Florida landed the #19 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Pensacola, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 2,407 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.1% are international. Students from as far away as Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Japan come to UWF to study. 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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Florida International University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 13,988 students 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. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at FIU runs, on average, about $18,963. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,211 per year.

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

Full Florida International University Report

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University of Memphis landed the #21 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,273 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and China come to UofM to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UofM is about $14,088 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $14,544 a year in average tuition and fees.

Full University of Memphis Report

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 7,699 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 9.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Virginia Tech to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Virginia Tech runs, on average, about $33,857. Graduate students pay around $31,443 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

Full Virginia Tech Report

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

With a ranking of #23, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. This large public school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 4,575 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.2% are international. Students studying at Mississippi State come from such countries as India, China, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Mississippi State is about $24,900 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,900 per year.

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the #24 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region. UNCW is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,021 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.5% are international. Students from as far away as Japan, China, and India come to UNCW to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UNCW runs, on average, about $21,303. Graduate students pay around $21,343 a year in average tuition and fees.

Full University of North Carolina at Wilmington Report

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University of Southern Mississippi did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,647 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.2% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, Nepal, and China come to Southern Miss to study. 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.

Full University of Southern Mississippi Report

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