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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Michigan for Students from Nepal

10 Colleges
$29,326 Avg Tuition & Fees*
32% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

It's not easy to decide which college to attend when there are so many options available for international students. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Value Colleges for Nepali Students in Michigan ranking.

Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for Nepali students in Michigan. 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 Michigan for Students from Nepal

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our analysis found Grand Valley State University to be the best affordable school for Nepali students in Michigan in this year’s ranking. GVSU is a large public school situated in Allendale, Michigan. It awarded 5,263 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 1.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at GVSU come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. International students at GVSU can expect to pay, on average, about $19,628 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $17,904 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Out of the 10 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Michigan University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 3,747 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 7.0% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, India, and China come to WMU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at WMU is about $16,768 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,248 per year.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Central Michigan University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Nepali students in Michigan. This fairly large public school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 3,744 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.7% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to Central Michigan to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Central Michigan runs, on average, about $13,094. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,644 per year.

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saginaw Valley State University. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Nepali students in Michigan list. Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized public school located in University Center, Michigan that handed out 1,392 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.6% are international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, China, and Nepal come to Saginaw Valley State University to study. International students at Saginaw Valley State University can expect to pay, on average, about $26,144 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,622 per year.

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A rank of #5 on our list means University of Michigan - Flint is a great place for Nepali students in Michigan working on their bachelor’s degree. UM Flint is a public institution located in Flint, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,172 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UM Flint are India, Saudi Arabia, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UM Flint is about $24,058 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,747 per year.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Nepali Students in Michigan ranking, coming in at #6. Rochester Hills, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,564 students in 2020-2021.

Around 4.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Oakland are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at Oakland can expect to pay, on average, about $24,735 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,648 per year.

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Wayne State University landed the #7 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Nepali Students in Michigan. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the large public school handed out 4,208 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 4.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, Canada, and China come to Wayne State to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Wayne State is about $32,727 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $38,667 per year.

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Michigan Technological University landed the #8 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Nepali Students in Michigan. Located in Houghton, Michigan, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,202 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 9.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Michigan Tech come from such countries as India, China, and Iran. International students at Michigan Tech can expect to pay, on average, about $39,723 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $22,981 a year in average tuition and fees.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Michigan State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Nepali Students in Michigan ranking. This large public school is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 9,450 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 Michigan State are China, South Korea, and India. International students at Michigan State can expect to pay, on average, about $41,290 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $38,638 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Nepali Students in Michigan ranking. U-M is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,144 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 13.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to U-M to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at U-M runs, on average, about $55,097. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $50,464 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 10 schools only.

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