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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the United States for Students from Norway

107 Colleges
$21,105 Avg Tuition & Fees*
36% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

Quality BadgeWith all of the options international students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking - to help you make that decision.

Our analysis looked at 107 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for Norwegian students. 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 U.S. for Students from Norway

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our 2021 rankings named University of South Florida - Main Campus the best affordable school for Norwegian students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 10,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at USF Tampa is about $17,324 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,126 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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wyoming helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Norwegian students. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, the fairly large public school handed out 2,364 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Canada come to UW to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UW is about $16,957 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $17,569 a year in average tuition and fees.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Norwegian students. SD Mines is located in Rapid City, South Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 360 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.8% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Nepal come to SD Mines to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at SD Mines runs, on average, about $16,530. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,116 per year.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Dakota helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Norwegian students. Grand Forks, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,097 students 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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UND is about $15,037 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,968 per year.

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Out of the 107 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #5 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. International students at UMN Twin Cities can expect to pay, on average, about $33,818 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $29,262 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

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With a ranking of #6, California State University - Long Beach did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students. CSULB is a public institution located in Long Beach, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,179 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 6.0% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at CSULB come from such countries as India, China, and Japan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at CSULB is about $18,726 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,784 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students list. MSU Moorhead is a public institution located in Moorhead, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,064 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at MSU Moorhead come from such countries as Nepal, Nigeria, and Japan. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at MSU Moorhead runs, on average, about $17,564. Graduate students pay around $11,052 a year in average tuition and fees.

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California State University - Monterey Bay landed the #8 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students. Located in Seaside, California, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,805 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 4.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Japan, China, and Germany come to CSUMB to study. International students at CSUMB can expect to pay, on average, about $19,098 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $18,156 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Houston did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Houston, Texas, the large public school handed out 8,890 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.0% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UH are India, China, and Vietnam. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UH is about $21,891 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,871 per year.

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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Florida State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 9,735 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.0% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Panama come to Florida State to study. International students at Florida State can expect to pay, on average, about $21,683 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,707 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking, coming in at #11. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 2,965 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.8% are international. Students studying at UAB come from such countries as 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.

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

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

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Queens College
Queens, NY

Queens College landed the #12 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students. QC is a fairly large public school situated in Queens, New York. It awarded 3,652 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.4% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and India come to QC to study. International students at QC can expect to pay, on average, about $15,488 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,042 per year.

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Florida International University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking. Florida International University is a large public school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 13,988 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 7.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at FIU are 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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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking. Salt Lake City, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,437 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 7.2% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at U of U come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at U of U can expect to pay, on average, about $28,345 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $25,705 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full University of Utah Report

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Baruch College
New York, NY

Baruch College landed the #15 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students. Baruch is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,053 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 10.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Baruch come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Baruch runs, on average, about $15,414. Graduate students pay around $20,882 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

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California State University - San Marcos landed the #16 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students. CSUSM is a public institution located in San Marcos, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,749 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 3.8% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at CSUSM are China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. International students at CSUSM can expect to pay, on average, about $19,607 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,665 per year.

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Fashion Institute of Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking. Fashion Institute of Technology is a medium-sized public school located in New York, New York that handed out 1,677 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 9.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at FIT SUNY are South Korea, China, and India. International students at FIT SUNY can expect to pay, on average, about $22,315 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $24,209 a year in average tuition and fees.

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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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University of Florida did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking, coming in at #18. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 9,775 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 7.4% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UF to study. 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.

Full University of Florida Report

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San Diego State University landed the #19 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students. SDSU is located in San Diego, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8,719 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 5.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at SDSU are China, India, and Kuwait. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at SDSU runs, on average, about $20,016. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,074 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full San Diego State University Report

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking, coming in at #20. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 6,358 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 UNC Charlotte are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. 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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California State University - Northridge came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking. Located in Northridge, California, the large public school awarded 9,572 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 6.2% are international. Students studying at CSUN come from such countries as Kuwait, China, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at CSUN is about $18,923 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,981 per year.

Full California State University - Northridge Report

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

With a ranking of #22, Stony Brook University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students. Stony Brook, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,185 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 13.5% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at SUNY Stony Brook come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at SUNY Stony Brook can expect to pay, on average, about $28,375 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $25,628 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

Full Stony Brook University Report

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Florida Atlantic University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students list. This large public school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and 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. International students at FAU can expect to pay, on average, about $17,324 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,482 per year.

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Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the large public school awarded 14,829 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 10.4% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to ASU - Tempe to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at ASU - Tempe is about $29,438 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $24,432 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Norwegian Students list. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5,069 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.0% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at University of Oklahoma are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at University of Oklahoma can expect to pay, on average, about $25,116 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $23,876 per year.

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

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