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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Minnesota for Students from Vietnam

14 Colleges
$34,633 Avg Tuition & Fees*
55% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

International students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Vietnamese Students in Minnesota ranking.

We analyzed 14 colleges and universities across Minnesota to determine which were the best for Vietnamese 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 Vietnam

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 Vietnamese students in Minnesota in this year’s ranking. UMN Morris is located in Morris, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.5% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Morris are China, India, and South Korea. International students at UMN Morris can expect to pay, on average, about $15,940 a year to attend the school.

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Out of the 14 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #2 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,414 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 10.0% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMN Twin Cities to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities is about $33,818 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,262 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Winona State University. The school came in at #3 in this year’s ranking. 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. The top three countries sending students to study at Winona State are China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Winona State runs, on average, about $16,684. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,836 per year.

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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 Vietnamese students in Minnesota list. UMN Duluth is located in Duluth, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,288 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 1.8% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMN Duluth to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMN Duluth is about $19,148 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,060 per year.

Full University of Minnesota - Duluth Report

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A rank of #5 on our list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for Vietnamese students in Minnesota working on their bachelor’s degree. Minnesota State University - Mankato is a fairly large public school located in Mankato, Minnesota that handed out 2,524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 7.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Minnesota State Mankato are Nepal, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato runs, on average, about $18,200. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,308 per year.

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With a ranking of #6, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Vietnamese Students in Minnesota. This fairly large public school is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and it awarded 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. International students at St. Cloud State University can expect to pay, on average, about $18,010 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $13,412 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Minnesota - Crookston did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Vietnamese Students in Minnesota. UMN Crookston is a public institution located in Crookston, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 457 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Crookston are China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Crookston runs, on average, about $12,514.

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Vietnamese Students in Minnesota ranking. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 437 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 1.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at SMU MN come from such countries as India, China, and Nigeria. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at SMU MN is about $39,410 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $10,890 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #9 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Vietnamese Students in Minnesota. Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Peter, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 449 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.8% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Gustavus Adolphus are Vietnam, Pakistan, and Mexico. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Gustavus Adolphus runs, on average, about $50,490.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Gustavus Adolphus College Report

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Vietnamese Students in Minnesota ranking. Hamline is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 520 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 1.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, Vietnam, and South Korea come to Hamline to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Hamline runs, on average, about $46,221. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $10,402 per year.

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Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg University landed the #11 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Vietnamese Students in Minnesota. Augsburg is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 592 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 1.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Augsburg are China, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Augsburg is about $41,007 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $13,500 a year in average tuition and fees.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Vietnamese Students in Minnesota list. St. Olaf is located in Northfield, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 942 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 9.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at St. Olaf are China, Vietnam, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at St. Olaf is about $52,670 a year, on average.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full St Olaf College Report

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Vietnamese Students in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #13. Macalester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 585 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 14.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Macalester are China, India, and Vietnam. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Macalester runs, on average, about $60,518.

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

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Vietnamese Students in Minnesota list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Northfield, Minnesota, and it awarded 517 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 10.1% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Carleton are China, South Korea, and India. International students at Carleton can expect to pay, on average, about $60,225 a year to attend the school.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full Carleton College Report

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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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