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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Plains States Region for Students from United Kingdom

55 Colleges
$22,665 Avg Tuition & Fees*
37% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

International students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 British Students in the Plains States Region ranking is part of that endeavor.

Our analysis looked at 55 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for British students in the Plains States Region. 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 Plains States Region for Students from United Kingdom

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the best affordable school for British students in the Plains States Region in this year’s ranking. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school situated in Brookings, South Dakota. It awarded 1,977 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at South Dakota State come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. International students at South Dakota State can expect to pay, on average, about $12,809 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $16,917 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Out of the 55 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Winona State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Winona State is a medium-sized public school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 1,622 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Winona State are China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Winona State is about $16,684 a year, on average. 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 Iowa State University. The school came in at #3 in this year’s ranking. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 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. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Iowa State runs, on average, about $25,446. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,948 per year.

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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Missouri State University - Springfield helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for British students in the Plains States Region. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the large public school awarded 3,641 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.8% are international. Students studying at Missouri State come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Missouri State runs, on average, about $16,498. Graduate students pay around $12,618 a year in average tuition and fees.

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A rank of #5 on our list means University of South Dakota is a great place for British students in the Plains States Region working on their bachelor’s degree. USD is located in Vermillion, South Dakota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,333 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.3% are international. Students studying at USD come from such countries as China, India, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at USD is about $12,942 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $12,768 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 9,414 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 10.0% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMN Twin Cities to study. International students at UMN Twin Cities can expect to pay, on average, about $33,818 a year to attend the school. 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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Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #7 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,524 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

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. International students at Minnesota State Mankato can expect to pay, on average, about $18,200 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $9,308 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

University of Mary did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. University of Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bismarck, North Dakota that handed out 602 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 0.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UMary come from such countries as Canada, United Kingdom, and Nepal. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMary is about $20,290 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $13,304 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #9. UCM is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,725 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 6.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UCM come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. International students at UCM can expect to pay, on average, about $16,815 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,992 per year.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region list. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,105 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.1% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Lindenwood University are Venezuela, Panama, and Canada. International students at Lindenwood University can expect to pay, on average, about $18,640 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $9,784 per year.

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Saint Cloud State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region list. St. Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, 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. Graduate students pay around $13,412 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #12, Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,064 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 3.4% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at MSU Moorhead come from such countries as Nepal, Nigeria, and Japan. International students at MSU Moorhead can expect to pay, on average, about $17,564 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $11,052 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Kansas State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Kansas State University is a large public school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 3,967 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.6% are international. Students studying at K -State come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at K -State runs, on average, about $26,491. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $23,949 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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Southeast Missouri State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,830 bachelor’s degrees 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 Southeast Missouri State University are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Southeast Missouri State University is about $15,285 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $11,593 a year in average tuition and fees.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #15 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region. 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. The top three countries sending students to study at UNL are China, Malaysia, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNL is about $26,720 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,541 per year.

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University of Kansas came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking. KU is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 4,600 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 6.6% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at KU come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. International students at KU can expect to pay, on average, about $28,034 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $25,007 a year in average tuition and fees.

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

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University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #17 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region. Mizzou is a public institution located in Columbia, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,114 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.2% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Mizzou to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Mizzou is about $30,450 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $28,550 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,998 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.9% are international. Students studying at Iowa come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India. International students at Iowa can expect to pay, on average, about $31,905 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $31,012 per year.

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

Full University of Iowa Report

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University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking. UNOMAHA is a public institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,567 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.0% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at UNOMAHA come from such countries as India, China, and Oman. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UNOMAHA runs, on average, about $21,718. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,374 per year.

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University of Jamestown did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #20. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Jamestown, North Dakota, and it awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.6% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UJ are Canada, United Kingdom, and Mexico. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UJ is about $23,498 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $4,106 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Drury University
Springfield, MO

Drury University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 391 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 6.4% are international. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and France come to Drury University to study. International students at Drury University can expect to pay, on average, about $32,130 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $7,714 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences landed the #22 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region. CMU CLAS is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fayette, Missouri. It awarded 201 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 5.4% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at CMU CLAS come from such countries as Spain, Brazil, and United Kingdom. International students at CMU CLAS can expect to pay, on average, about $26,470 a year to attend the school.

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Missouri Southern State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking. This small public school is located in Joplin, Missouri, and it awarded 933 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 2.0% are international. Students studying at Missouri Southern come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Japan. International students at Missouri Southern can expect to pay, on average, about $15,896 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $6,300 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #24, Saint Ambrose University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region. Davenport, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 626 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, India, and United Kingdom come to St. Ambrose University to study. International students at St. Ambrose University can expect to pay, on average, about $33,570 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,640 per year.

Full Saint Ambrose University Report

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William Woods University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for British Students in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Fulton, Missouri, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 207 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at William Woods come from such countries as United Kingdom, Brazil, and Canada. International students at William Woods can expect to pay, on average, about $26,730 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $7,200 per year.

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