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Rank	Institution	% Degrees to International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	TrineOnline	43.52	39.86	--	15788	53010	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes TrineOnline Angola, IN Found in Angola, TrineOnline accepts 40% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students will graduate in four......Read more % Degrees to International Students 44 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,788 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,010
2	University of Detroit Mercy	36	75.42	1,040 – 1,270	16790	64534	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the University of Detroit Mercy’s acceptance rate is 75%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 36 522.8% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
3	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	29.33	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	26742	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 29 20.4% Acceptance Rate 77.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
4	University of Northwestern Ohio	24.19	0	--	21853	45639	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH % Degrees to International Students 24 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,853 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,639
5	Denison University	19.01	17.39	1,350 – 1,480	43721	51352	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 24% of accepted students enrolling. With an 89% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 85% will graduate in six years....Read more % Degrees to International Students 19 11.2% Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $43,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
6	DePauw University	17.68	57.19	1,230 – 1,420	31411	58476	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Computer Science are commonly chosen majors. % Degrees to International Students 18 1.7% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $31,411 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
7	Lawrence Technological University	17.43	55.9	1,040 – 1,280	34083	58827	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Based in Southfield, Lawrence Technological University accepts 56% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Lawrence Technological University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lawrence Technological University, there is a 78% first year retention......Read more % Degrees to International Students 17 12.8% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $34,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
8	University of Chicago	16.15	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 43,600 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more % Degrees to International Students 16 2.9% Acceptance Rate 4.5% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
9	Knox College	16	70.79	1,160 – 1,440	25709	37757	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more % Degrees to International Students 16 9.6% Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
10	Illinois Institute of Technology	15.68	54.93	1,200 – 1,440	24796	70803	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Illinois Institute of Technology currently receive grant aid from the......Read more % Degrees to International Students 16 8.6% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $24,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
11	Madonna University	15.6	63.39	880 – 1,080	18373	49871	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Madonna University Livonia, MI Located in Livonia, Madonna University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Madonna University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 16 44.7% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,871
12	Lake Forest College	15.35	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	31225	51324	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many students choose to major in Business/Commerce, General, followed by Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Speech......Read more % Degrees to International Students 15 22.8% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
13	Western Michigan University	14.01	84.6	1,000 – 1,230	17331	45356	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General....Read more % Degrees to International Students 14 2.2% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
14	Case Western Reserve University	13.64	36.54	1,430 – 1,530	44000	75613	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 88% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $40,221 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Basketball, Football, and Soccer. % Degrees to International Students 14 6.1% Acceptance Rate 36.5% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $44,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
15	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	13.57	42.37	1,330 – 1,520	13973	64802	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 72% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Computer Science. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." % Degrees to International Students 14 7.4% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $13,973 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
16	University of Indianapolis	13.25	66.5	970 – 1,190	22662	46452	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 13 12.4% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,452
17	Oberlin College	12.96	34.18	1,380 – 1,520	51624	38871	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 72% of students will graduate within four years (83% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” % Degrees to International Students 13 4.1% Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $51,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
18	The College of Wooster	12.59	59.53	1,250 – 1,460	28004	43895	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending The College of Wooster currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 13 27.9% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $28,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
19	Calvin University	12.14	70.91	1,110 – 1,340	25231	48039	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 71% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 12 10.0% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $25,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
20	Purdue University-Main Campus	11.62	49.87	1,220 – 1,490	13722	60838	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. % Degrees to International Students 12 11.7% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,722 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
21	Walsh University	10.77	70.74	1,040 – 1,280	23933	50090	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 72% of students continued their......Read more % Degrees to International Students 11 Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
22	Lawrence University	10.44	63.94	1,190 – 1,410	27161	40653	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Lawrence University Appleton, WI Lawrence University, founded in 1847 as one of the nation’s first coeducational institutions, offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education alongside its world-renowned Conservatory of Music....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 21.3% Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,161 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
23	University of Wisconsin-Madison	10.39	45.2	1,360 – 1,480	14235	61275	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 4.9% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
24	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	10.09	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	17574	73762	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. % Degrees to International Students 10 4.5% Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $17,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
25	Augustana College	9.91	62.68	1,040 – 1,290	24714	49849	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 20.7% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
26	Northwestern University	9.68	7.69	1,500 – 1,560	26830	76844	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 11.3% Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
27	Andrews University	9.57	81.85	1,020 – 1,270	24728	43254	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and its four......Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
28	Tiffin University	9.42	80.05	870 – 1,090	26068	42475	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Tiffin University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Tiffin University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and a 36% four year graduation......Read more % Degrees to International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,475
29	Moody Bible Institute	8.4	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Moody Bible Institute accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,210
30	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	7.94	76.86	1,330 – 1,500	45406	85935	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 23.7% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
31	University of Wisconsin-Superior	7.16	93.01	970 – 1,180	13215	41868	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI Found in Superior, the University of Wisconsin-Superior accepts 93% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Superior currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,868
32	University of Toledo	7.12	92.02	1,130 – 1,330	17844	44162	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 27.6% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
33	University of Illinois Chicago	6.77	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	10852	53218	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 70% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 40% of......Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 7.5% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $10,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
34	Milwaukee School of Engineering	6.27	58.93	1,180 – 1,380	25669	75114	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 59% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 6 15.3% Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
35	Miami University-Oxford	6.16	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	28229	49773	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. % Degrees to International Students 6 19.4% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $28,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
36	Governors State University	5.48	48.27	830 – 1,060	12756	45435	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 44% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
37	Ohio State University-Main Campus	5.19	60.57	1,310 – 1,450	19783	51438	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. % Degrees to International Students 5 24.7% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $19,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
38	Michigan State University	5.06	84.8	1,190 – 1,370	23657	55084	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 18.1% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
39	Indiana University-Bloomington	4.48	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	17270	53417	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. % Degrees to International Students 4 32.8% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
40	University of Notre Dame	4.07	11.27	1,460 – 1,560	29300	86210	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 34.6% Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
41	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	3.87	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	24696	48310	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 8.1% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
42	Cleveland State University	3.8	91.3	930 – 1,210	16230	44625	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Found in Cleveland, Cleveland State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 70% of students attending Cleveland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 17.6% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,230 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,625
43	University of Michigan-Dearborn	3.79	55.61	1,000 – 1,260	11521	50389	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Located in Dearborn, the University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 56% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 82% of students continued their studies at the University of......Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 59.9% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,389
44	Columbia College Chicago	3.72	89.46	--	29473	32596	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, Columbia College Chicago accepts 89% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Columbia College Chicago will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 20.9% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,596
45	Western Illinois University	2.97	71.18	910 – 1,120	14208	43057	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 71% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 61% first year......Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,208 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
46	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	2.91	82.34	1,110 – 1,280	15151	50011	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Based in Eau Claire, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s acceptance rate is 82%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $2,149 on average. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 32.3% Acceptance Rate 82.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,011
47	University of Dayton	2.81	65.45	1,210 – 1,400	32794	62477	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Dayton Dayton, OH Found in Dayton, the University of Dayton accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at the University of Dayton will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 40.5% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
48	Saginaw Valley State University	2.68	72.07	930 – 1,180	11546	43530	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General are also commonly chosen programs. A fairly selective school, 98% of students receive institutional grants, $7,869 on average. % Degrees to International Students 3 29.3% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
49	Indiana University-Indianapolis	2.56	76.37	1,040 – 1,260	12228	47173	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Based in Indianapolis, Indiana University-Indianapolis accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 72% of students at Indiana University-Indianapolis will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 16.3% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $12,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,173
50	University of Wisconsin-Stout	2.56	87.67	1,040 – 1,280	15673	50251	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Found in Menomonie, the University of Wisconsin-Stout accepts 88% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 36% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,251
51	Loyola University Chicago	2.43	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	39147	58411	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and around 67% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 6.5% Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
52	Youngstown State University	2.37	84.45	1,010 – 1,220	12757	37590	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 79% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a 28% four year graduation rate....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 23.8% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $12,757 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
53	Kent State University at Kent	2.33	86.34	990 – 1,220	21278	40179	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 4.1% Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
54	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	2.3	86.88	920 – 1,170	13473	43087	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 67% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 14.4% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
55	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	2.21	90.68	970 – 1,210	16263	45851	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts 91% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 13.9% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,851
56	Wayne State University	2.13	81.16	1,070 – 1,280	14416	45207	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 29.9% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $14,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
57	University of Akron Main Campus	2.02	59.67	930 – 1,210	14693	42269	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 27% of students will......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 21.0% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $14,693 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
58	Eastern Michigan University	1.93	79.64	930 – 1,180	15742	43148	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). % Degrees to International Students 2 22.8% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
59	Central Michigan University	1.72	89.82	980 – 1,210	17575	46567	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 93% of students. % Degrees to International Students 2 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
60	DePaul University	1.64	75.89	1,160 – 1,350	34135	54695	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,831 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 21.2% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $34,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
61	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	1.61	97.5	980 – 1,220	17115	46384	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 10,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 17.4% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
62	Northern Illinois University	1.35	69.79	960 – 1,180	14243	46113	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, and Computer Science. % Degrees to International Students 1 Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
63	Oakland University	1.33	87.84	1,030 – 1,230	12208	49017	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Based in Rochester Hills, Oakland University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 92% of students attending Oakland University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 41.9% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $12,208 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,017
64	Ohio University-Main Campus	1.18	84.99	1,110 – 1,310	21907	48991	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 26.7% Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
65	Grand Valley State University	1.08	83.02	960 – 1,210	17198	47840	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at Grand......Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 6.9% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
66	Illinois State University	0.66	88.15	1,010 – 1,230	21369	50599	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 51% four year graduation rate....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,369 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
67	Chamberlain University-Illinois	0.48	82.64	790 – 900	31599	84533	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Found in Addison, Chamberlain University-Illinois accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of students at Chamberlain University-Illinois currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 0 Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 790 – 900 Avg. Net Price $31,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533