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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Minnesota for Students from China

21 Colleges
$30,964 Avg Tuition & Fees*
51% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for Chinese students in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota for Students from China

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our 2021 rankings named University of Minnesota - Morris the best affordable school for Chinese students in Minnesota working on their bachelor’s degree. UMN Morris is a public institution located in Morris, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 304 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 4.5% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Morris are China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMN Morris runs, on average, about $15,940.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Duluth helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Chinese students in Minnesota. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,288 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 1.8% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UMN Duluth come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at UMN Duluth can expect to pay, on average, about $19,148 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,060 per year.

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A rank of #3 on our list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for Chinese students in Minnesota working on their bachelor’s degree. 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. Students studying at UMN Twin Cities come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. 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.

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

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Chinese students in Minnesota list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,622 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.9% are international. Students studying at Winona State come from such countries as 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Cloud State University. The school came in at #5 in this year’s ranking. Saint Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 1,859 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.8% are international. Students studying at St. Cloud State University come from such countries as Nepal, India, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at St. Cloud State University is about $18,010 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $13,412 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Minnesota - Crookston came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota ranking. Crookston, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 457 students 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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMN Crookston is about $12,514 a year, on average.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota list. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school situated in Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 2,524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.9% are international. Students studying at Minnesota State Mankato come from such countries as Nepal, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato is about $18,200 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $9,308 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #8, Bemidji State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota. Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,012 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 1.6% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Bemidji State University are Canada, Nepal, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Bemidji State University runs, on average, about $9,806. Graduate students pay around $9,586 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota ranking. MSU Moorhead is located in Moorhead, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,064 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Nepal, Nigeria, and Japan come to MSU Moorhead to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at MSU Moorhead is about $17,564 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $11,052 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #10 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota. Located in Marshall, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 459 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.5% are international. Students studying at Southwest Minnesota State University come from such countries as Nepal, Taiwan, and Nigeria. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Southwest Minnesota State University runs, on average, about $9,482. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $8,818 per year.

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Bethany Lutheran College did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #11. BLC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 120 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 14.0% are international. Students studying at BLC come from such countries as China, Congo, and Ethiopia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at BLC is about $28,660 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,900 per year.

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

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With a ranking of #12, Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota. Concordia University, Saint Paul is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,164 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.8% are international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, India, and China come to Concordia University, Saint Paul to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Concordia University, Saint Paul runs, on average, about $23,900. Graduate students pay around $8,550 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Chinese 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. The top three countries sending students to study at SMU MN are India, China, and Nigeria. International students at SMU MN can expect to pay, on average, about $39,410 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $10,890 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #14, University of Northwestern - St Paul did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 697 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.0% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Northwestern are China, India, and Mongolia. International students at Northwestern can expect to pay, on average, about $34,180 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $8,982 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #15. MCAD is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 148 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Italy, and United Kingdom come to MCAD to study. International students at MCAD can expect to pay, on average, about $41,794 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $41,794 per year.

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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Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg University landed the #16 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota. Augsburg University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 592 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 1.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Ethiopia, and Vietnam come to Augsburg to study. 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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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

With a ranking of #17, Hamline University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 520 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.3% are international. Students from as far away as China, Vietnam, and South Korea come to Hamline to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Hamline is about $46,221 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $10,402 per year.

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Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota list. Gustavus Adolphus is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 449 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 2.8% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Gustavus Adolphus come from such countries as 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.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College landed the #19 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Northfield, Minnesota. It awarded 942 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 9.9% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at St. Olaf come from such countries as China, Vietnam, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at St. Olaf is about $52,670 a year, on average.

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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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #20. Macalester College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 585 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 14.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Vietnam come to Macalester to study. International students at Macalester can expect to pay, on average, about $60,518 a year to attend the school.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

With a ranking of #21, Carleton College did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Chinese Students in Minnesota. Northfield, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 517 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 10.1% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and India come to Carleton to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Carleton is about $60,225 a year, on average.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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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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