2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the United States for Students from Venezuela
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$19,554Avg Tuition & Fees*
38%Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*
When it comes to choosing a college, international students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students ranking.
Our analysis looked at 237 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for Venezuelan students. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall value as determined by our Best Colleges for the Money ranking and the percentage of international students on campus.
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Top Value Colleges in the U.S. for Students from Venezuela
Our 2021 rankings named Brigham Young University - Provo the best affordable school for Venezuelan students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Provo, Utah, and it awarded 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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at BYU is about $6,120 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $7,700 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 in this year’s ranking. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. 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. International students at USF Tampa can expect to pay, on average, about $17,324 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $21,126 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
A rank of #3 on our list means Florida International University is a great place for Venezuelan students working on their bachelor’s degree. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13,988 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, Venezuela, and India come to FIU to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at FIU runs, on average, about $18,963. Graduate students pay around $24,211 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan students list. Located in Ames, Iowa, the large public school awarded 6,998 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students 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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Iowa State is about $25,446 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,948 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wyoming. It ranked #5 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan students list. Located in Laramie, Wyoming, the fairly large public school awarded 2,364 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 4.3% of the total student population at the school is international. 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.
With a ranking of #6, Florida State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. 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. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Florida State is about $21,683 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,707 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
South Dakota State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students list. South Dakota State is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,977 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.3% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at South Dakota State are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at South Dakota State runs, on average, about $12,809. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $16,917 per year.
With a ranking of #8, Winona State University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. This medium-sized public school is located in Winona, Minnesota, and it awarded 1,622 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 1.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Winona State are China, Taiwan, and South Korea. International students at Winona State can expect to pay, on average, about $16,684 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $12,836 a year in average tuition and fees.
University of Houston landed the #9 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. This large public school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 8,890 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Vietnam come to UH to study. International students at UH can expect to pay, on average, about $21,891 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,871 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students ranking, coming in at #10. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 6,884 bachelor’s degrees 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 Bangladesh come to Texas Tech to study. 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.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
With a ranking of #11, Western Michigan University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 3,747 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 WMU are Saudi Arabia, India, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at WMU runs, on average, about $16,768. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,248 per year.
Lindenwood University landed the #12 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, and it awarded 1,105 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Venezuela, Panama, and Canada come to Lindenwood University to study. International students at Lindenwood University can expect to pay, on average, about $18,640 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $9,784 a year in average tuition and fees.
Grand Valley State University landed the #13 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. Located in Allendale, Michigan, the large public school awarded 5,263 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.3% are international. 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.
University of Central Florida came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students ranking. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15,189 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UCF are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UCF runs, on average, about $22,467. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,657 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students ranking. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, the fairly large public school handed out 2,524 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 7.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Minnesota State Mankato are 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.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students ranking, coming in at #16. 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.
International students make up 10.0% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UMN Twin Cities are 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%.
Hunter College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students list. Hunter is a large public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 3,597 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Hunter come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India. International students at Hunter can expect to pay, on average, about $15,332 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,828 per year.
University of Florida came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students ranking. This large public school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 9,775 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 7.4% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UF are 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.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
Queens College landed the #19 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. QC is located in Queens, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,652 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.4% are international. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and India come to QC to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at QC is about $15,488 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $21,042 a year in average tuition and fees.
University of North Florida came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students ranking. University of North Florida is a fairly large public school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 3,573 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 1.9% are international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Brazil come to UNF to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UNF runs, on average, about $19,407. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,930 per year.
North Carolina State University landed the #21 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 6,377 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 9.1% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at NC State are India, China, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at NC State is about $29,916 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $29,690 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #22 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 2,568 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 4.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, China, and Bangladesh come to North Dakota State University to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at North Dakota State University runs, on average, about $14,876. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,028 per year.
With a ranking of #23, Baruch College did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. This fairly large public school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 4,053 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 10.2% are international. Students studying at Baruch come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India. International students at Baruch can expect to pay, on average, about $15,414 a year to attend the school. 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.
University of North Texas did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students ranking, coming in at #24. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 8,156 students in 2020-2021.
Around 7.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to UNT to study. International students at UNT can expect to pay, on average, about $20,906 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $15,600 a year in average tuition and fees.
Florida Atlantic University landed the #25 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the large public school handed out 5,986 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.8% are international. Students studying at FAU come from such countries as India, China, and Brazil. 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.
*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 25 schools only.
References
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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When it comes to choosing a college, international students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Value Colleges for Venezuelan Students ranking.
