2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the United States for Students from United Kingdom
544
Colleges
$17,161
Avg Tuition & Fees*
35%
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 has developed its Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
After analyzing 544 schools in the United States, we came up with our list of those that offered the best educational experiences for British students. Our ranking methodology focuses on a number of different objective factors - such as the overall value of the school, number of total international students at the school, and the percentage of international students on campus - to make this determination.
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Top Value Colleges in the U.S. for Students from United Kingdom
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Brigham Young University - Provo tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for British students. Located in Provo, Utah, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 6,871 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.5% are international. Students studying at BYU come from such countries as Canada, South Korea, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at BYU runs, on average, about $6,120. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $7,700 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. It ranked #2 on our 2021 Best Colleges for British students list. Located in Rexburg, Idaho, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 5,977 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 17.5% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at BYU - I are Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. International students at BYU - I can expect to pay, on average, about $4,416 a year to attend the school.
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A rank of #3 on our list means University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great place for British students working on their bachelor’s degree. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, 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 from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to USF Tampa to study. 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.
With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Brigham Young University - Hawaii helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for British students. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Laie, Hawaii, and it awarded 697 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 43.6% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at BYU - H are Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at BYU - H runs, on average, about $6,068.
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Out of the 544 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the #5 spot on the 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. The top three countries sending students to study at South Dakota State are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at South Dakota State is about $12,809 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,917 per year.
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Winona State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking, coming in at #6. Winona State is located in Winona, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,622 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 1.9% of the total student population at the school is 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. Graduate students pay around $12,836 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Harding University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking, coming in at #7. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Searcy, Arkansas. It awarded 902 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.8% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Harding come from such countries as China, Honduras, and Guatemala. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Harding is about $22,230 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,080 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of Wyoming ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for British Students list. UW is located in Laramie, Wyoming and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,364 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 4.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UW are China, India, and Canada. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UW runs, on average, about $16,957. Graduate students pay around $17,569 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Illinois at Springfield did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Springfield, Illinois, the small public school awarded 607 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 6.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UIS are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UIS runs, on average, about $18,857. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,757 per year.
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With a ranking of #10, Eastern Illinois University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students. EIU is a medium-sized public school situated in Charleston, Illinois. It awarded 1,076 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.0% are international. Students studying at EIU come from such countries as India, China, and Nigeria. International students at EIU can expect to pay, on average, about $14,551 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $21,407 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Iowa State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking, coming in at #11. Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,998 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Of the total number of students at the school, 8.1% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Malaysia come to Iowa State to study. International students at Iowa State can expect to pay, on average, about $25,446 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $26,948 a year in average tuition and fees.
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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With a ranking of #12, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,641 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 2.8% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Missouri State come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India. International students at Missouri State can expect to pay, on average, about $16,498 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,618 per year.
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Grand Valley State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking. This large public school is located in Allendale, Michigan, and it awarded 5,263 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 India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to GVSU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at GVSU is about $19,628 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $17,904 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of South Dakota landed the #14 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students. USD is a public institution located in Vermillion, South Dakota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 2.3% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at USD are China, India, and Nepal. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at USD runs, on average, about $12,942. Graduate students pay around $12,768 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Houston ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for British Students list. University of Houston is a large public school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 8,890 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.0% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Vietnam come to UH to study. 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.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
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Texas Tech University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for British Students list. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,884 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 5.2% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Texas Tech are India, China, and Bangladesh. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Texas Tech runs, on average, about $24,121. Graduate students pay around $17,698 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking. 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.
Around 10.0% of the total student population at the school is 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.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
Florida State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the large public school awarded 9,735 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.0% are international. Students studying at Florida State come from such countries as China, India, and Panama. International students at Florida State can expect to pay, on average, about $21,683 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $26,707 a year in average tuition and fees.
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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MSU Texas ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for British Students list. MSU Texas is a public institution located in Wichita Falls, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,168 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.6% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at MSU Texas are Dominica, India, and China. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at MSU Texas is about $11,726 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $8,056 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 2,524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Nepal, India, and Saudi Arabia come to Minnesota State Mankato to study. 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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University of Mary came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 602 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 0.1% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UMary are Canada, United Kingdom, and Nepal. International students at UMary can expect to pay, on average, about $20,290 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,304 per year.
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Western Illinois University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students ranking. Located in Macomb, Illinois, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,560 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 3.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at WIU are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria. International students at WIU can expect to pay, on average, about $13,297 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $12,182 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #23, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students. University of Central Missouri is a fairly large public school located in Warrensburg, Missouri that handed out 1,725 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 6.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal come to UCM to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCM is about $16,815 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $16,992 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #24, Lindenwood University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,105 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.1% are international. Students studying at Lindenwood University come from such countries as Venezuela, Panama, and Canada. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Lindenwood University is about $18,640 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,784 per year.
Full Lindenwood University Report
With a ranking of #25, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students. 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. The top three countries sending students to study at St. Cloud State University are Nepal, India, and China. International students at St. Cloud State University can expect to pay, on average, about $18,010 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,412 per year.
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