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2021 Best Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Bangladesh

32 Colleges
$26,449 Avg Tuition & Fees*
43% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When it comes to choosing a college, international students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

We analyzed 32 colleges and universities across the Plains States Region to determine which were the best for Bangladeshi students in the Plains States Region. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall quality 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 Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from Bangladesh

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities tops this year’s ranking as the best school for Bangladeshi students in the Plains States Region. This large public school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 9,414 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 10.0% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Twin Cities are China, India, and South Korea.

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

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A rank of #2 on our list means Washington University in St Louis is a great place for Bangladeshi students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,441 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 21.0% are international. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and India come to WUSTL to study.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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 Iowa State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Bangladeshi students in the Plains States Region. Located in Ames, Iowa, the large public school handed out 6,998 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 8.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Iowa State come from such countries as China, India, and Malaysia.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, 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 University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi students in the Plains States Region list. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the large public school awarded 4,727 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.4% are international. Students from as far away as China, Malaysia, and India come to UNL to study.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Bangladeshi students in the Plains States Region. K -State is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,967 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.6% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at K -State come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region list. Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5,998 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 5.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Iowa are China, South Korea, and India.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,568 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.9% are international. Students studying at North Dakota State University come from such countries as India, China, and Bangladesh.

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University of Kansas did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,600 students in 2020-2021.

Around 6.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at KU come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full University of Kansas Report

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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region list. Located in Grinnell, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 496 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 19.0% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Grinnell are China, India, and South Korea.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 5,114 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 4.2% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Mizzou are China, India, and South Korea.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 1,833 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 5.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at SLU come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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South Dakota State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region list. South Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 1,977 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.3% are international. Students studying at South Dakota State come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region list. St Olaf College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Northfield, Minnesota that handed out 942 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 9.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, Vietnam, and India come to St. Olaf to study.

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 North Dakota came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking. UND is a public institution located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,097 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 5.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UND are China, Canada, and Japan.

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With a ranking of #15, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on the 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region. Minnesota State Mankato is a public institution located in Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 7.9% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Minnesota State Mankato come from such countries as Nepal, India, and Saudi Arabia.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #16. University of Missouri - Kansas City is a fairly large public school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 1,863 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.7% are international. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and China come to UMKC to study.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Report

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With a ranking of #17, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on the 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 2,555 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.5% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UNI are Saudi Arabia, China, and Mexico.

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

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With a ranking of #18, Winona State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,622 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students 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 Winona State are China, Taiwan, and South Korea.

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With a ranking of #19, Maharishi International University did quite well on the 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region. MIU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fairfield, Iowa. It awarded 134 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 42.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Nepal, Ethiopia, and China come to MIU to study.

Full Maharishi International University Report

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Saint Cloud State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the fairly large public school awarded 1,859 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.8% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at St. Cloud State University are Nepal, India, and China.

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a small public school located in Rapid City, South Dakota that handed out 360 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.8% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at SD Mines come from such countries as India, China, and Nepal.

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Wichita State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #22. WSU is a fairly large public school situated in Wichita, Kansas. It awarded 2,550 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 11.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at WSU are India, Saudi Arabia, and Sri Lanka.

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Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #23. Missouri State is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 3,641 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 China, Saudi Arabia, and India come to Missouri State to study.

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University of South Dakota ranked #24 on this year’s Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region list. University of South Dakota is a medium-sized public school located in Vermillion, South Dakota that handed out 1,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.3% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Nepal come to USD to study.

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Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,830 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.8% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to Southeast Missouri State University to study.

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