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2021 Best Colleges in the Southeast Region for Students from Venezuela

68 Colleges
$37,965 Avg Tuition & Fees*
61% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region ranking is part of that endeavor.

Our analysis looked at 68 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for Venezuelan 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 quality.

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Top Colleges in the Southeast Region for Students from Venezuela

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami tops this year’s ranking as the best school for Venezuelan students in the Southeast Region. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 3,348 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 13.3% are international. Students studying at U Miami come from such countries as China, Kuwait, and Venezuela.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full University of Miami Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan students in the Southeast Region list. This large public school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 9,775 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.4% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UF to study.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Full University of Florida Report

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Venezuelan students in the Southeast Region. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school awarded 10,333 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 8.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at USF Tampa come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

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Out of the 68 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the large public school awarded 3,879 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 24.7% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Georgia Tech to study.

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

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

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Duke University
Durham, NC

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Duke University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Venezuelan students in the Southeast Region. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,319 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 18.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Duke are China, India, and South Korea.

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

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Florida International University did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13,988 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 7.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at FIU come from such countries as China, Venezuela, and India.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Full Florida International University Report

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Florida State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the large public school awarded 9,735 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 4.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Florida State come from such countries as China, India, and Panama.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full Florida State University Report

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Savannah College of Art and Design did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Savannah, Georgia, and it awarded 2,474 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 25.4% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at SCAD are China, India, and South Korea.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech landed the #9 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 7,699 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 9.6% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Virginia Tech are China, India, and South Korea.

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

Full Virginia Tech Report

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North Carolina State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,377 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 9.1% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as India, China, and South Korea come to NC State to study.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full North Carolina State University Report

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region ranking. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 2,691 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 15.5% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Emory come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India.

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

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College landed the #12 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Winter Park, Florida, and it awarded 679 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Rollins are Brazil, Venezuela, and India.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

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Vanderbilt University landed the #13 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,365 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 10.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Vanderbilt are China, India, and South Korea.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.

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University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. 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.

International students make up 4.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to UCF to study.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,413 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at NUS Florida are Venezuela, Canada, and India.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,493 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 8.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to University of Virginia to study.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Florida Institute of Technology ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region list. Located in Melbourne, Florida, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 747 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 20.3% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Florida Tech are India, China, and Saudi Arabia.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Report

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University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #18 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, the large public school handed out 7,272 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 4.6% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UofSC are China, India, and Saudi Arabia.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Auburn University landed the #19 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Auburn, Alabama, the large public school awarded 5,840 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.1% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to Auburn to study.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Full Auburn University Report

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George Mason University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,388 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 7.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at GMU are China, India, and Saudi Arabia.

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

Full George Mason University Report

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Ringling College of Art and Design did quite well in the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Sarasota, Florida, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 306 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 18.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Ringling College come from such countries as South Korea, China, and India.

Full Ringling College of Art and Design Report

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,496 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 6.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UNC Chapel Hill come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report

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Elon University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region list. Elon University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Elon, North Carolina that handed out 1,638 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 1.8% are international. Students studying at Elon come from such countries as United Kingdom, China, and Canada.

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

Full Elon University Report

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University of Georgia landed the #24 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Athens, Georgia, the large public school awarded 8,870 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.4% are international. Students studying at UGA come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea.

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

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #25 spot on the 2021 Best Colleges for Venezuelan Students in the Southeast Region. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the large public school awarded 4,721 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 4.0% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Louisiana State University are China, India, and Iran.

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

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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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