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

39 Colleges
$24,775 Avg Tuition & Fees*
39% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

With all of the options international students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking is part of that endeavor.

We analyzed 39 colleges and universities across the Southeast Region to determine which were the best for Egyptian students in the Southeast Region. 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 the Southeast Region for Students from Egypt

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our analysis found University of South Florida - Main Campus to be the best affordable school for Egyptian students in the Southeast Region in this year’s ranking. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10,333 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.6% are international. Students studying at USF Tampa come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. International students at USF Tampa can expect to pay, on average, about $17,324 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,126 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #2 in this year’s ranking. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 15,189 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UCF are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCF is about $22,467 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,657 per year.

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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 in this year’s ranking. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school awarded 13,988 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.4% are international. Students studying at FIU come from such countries as China, Venezuela, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at FIU is about $18,963 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,211 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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Out of the 39 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #4 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 6,377 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 9.1% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and South Korea come to NC State to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at NC State is about $29,916 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,690 per year.

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

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A rank of #5 on our list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for Egyptian students in the Southeast Region working on their bachelor’s degree. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,965 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.8% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UAB are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UAB is about $20,400 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,188 per year.

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

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas that handed out 1,815 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.7% are international. Students studying at A-State come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at A-State is about $12,698 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $11,408 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,699 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 9.6% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Virginia Tech to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Virginia Tech is about $33,857 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $31,443 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

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West Virginia University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. WVU is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,540 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 5.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at WVU come from such countries as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at WVU is about $25,824 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $26,676 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #9, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 6,358 students in 2020-2021.

Around 5.2% of the total student population at the school is international. 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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Florida Atlantic University landed the #10 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 5,986 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Brazil come to FAU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at FAU is about $17,324 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,482 per year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University of Florida landed the #11 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school awarded 9,775 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 7.4% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UF come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UF runs, on average, about $28,659. Graduate students pay around $30,130 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

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Augusta University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Augusta, Georgia, and it awarded 1,084 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 1.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Brazil come to Augusta University to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Augusta University runs, on average, about $24,400. Graduate students pay around $20,712 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Arkansas is a large public school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 5,593 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.4% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UARK come from such countries as China, India, and Panama. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UARK runs, on average, about $26,390. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $22,563 per year.

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University of New Orleans ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,162 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.6% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UNO are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. International students at UNO can expect to pay, on average, about $13,908 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,678 per year.

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With a ranking of #15, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region. Georgia State University is a large public school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 5,480 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.2% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Georgia State are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Georgia State is about $24,517 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,790 per year.

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University of Georgia landed the #16 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8,870 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 4.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UGA are China, India, and South Korea. International students at UGA can expect to pay, on average, about $31,108 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $27,464 per year.

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

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University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,480 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Ole Miss are India, China, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Ole Miss is about $25,886 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $25,892 per year.

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

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University of Louisville ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,083 students in 2020-2021.

Around 2.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Iran come to UofL to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UofL is about $28,716 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $27,839 per year.

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The University of Tampa did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. The University of Tampa is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 2,067 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.2% are international. Students studying at UT come from such countries as Kuwait, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UT runs, on average, about $31,274. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,014 per year.

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. Georgia Tech is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 3,879 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 24.7% are international. Students studying at Georgia Tech come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at Georgia Tech can expect to pay, on average, about $33,964 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $31,334 per year.

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

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. This large public school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 4,721 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.0% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Louisiana State University are China, India, and Iran. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Louisiana State University runs, on average, about $28,635. Graduate students pay around $29,966 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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University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 2,821 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.3% are international. Students studying at UL Lafayette come from such countries as India, China, and Oman. International students at UL Lafayette can expect to pay, on average, about $24,074 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $23,858 per year.

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Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,055 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 1.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, China, and India come to WKU to study. International students at WKU can expect to pay, on average, about $27,000 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,340 per year.

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region list. Tennessee Technological University is a medium-sized public school located in Cookeville, Tennessee that handed out 1,905 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.5% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and India come to Tennessee Tech University to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Tennessee Tech University is about $19,834 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,702 per year.

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University of Kentucky came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Egyptian Students in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Kentucky is a large public school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 5,377 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 4.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UK come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UK runs, on average, about $31,608. Graduate students pay around $33,548 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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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 25 schools only.

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