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Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Missouri Valley College	33.3333333333333	52.69	900 – 1,070	18396	36902	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 53% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 41% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 33 14.2% Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
2	Park University	30.0546448087432	69.04	930 – 1,140	15637	50550	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Park University Parkville, MO Located in Parkville, Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 30 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550
3	Briar Cliff University	21.0526315789474	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. % First Year International Students 21 Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
4	Grinnell College	20.1312910284464	14.51	1,410 – 1,530	33446	49004	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III with football, the Pioneers, wearing scarlet and black, have a wide variety of sports to choose from, such as Football,......Read more % First Year International Students 20 4.7% Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $33,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
5	Webster University	19.2477876106195	95.94	990 – 1,220	27695	39656	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Webster University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Webster University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Webster University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention......Read more % First Year International Students 19 157.4% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,656
6	Graceland University-Lamoni	16.8067226890756	80.83	920 – 1,140	16632	40792	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more % First Year International Students 17 Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
7	Saint Cloud State University	14.0235910878113	94.95	970 – 1,220	14648	47215	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN Based in Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of students at Saint Cloud State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 14 Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,215
8	Luther College	13.6363636363636	84.02	1,100 – 1,370	24790	49541	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. % First Year International Students 14 2.6% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
9	Macalester College	12.8623188405797	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more % First Year International Students 13 3.5% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
10	Augustana University	12.8390596745027	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more % First Year International Students 13 46.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
11	University of Jamestown	12.4513618677043	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more % First Year International Students 12 Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
12	Carleton College	12.2676579925651	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. % First Year International Students 12 25.5% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
13	Washington University in St Louis	12.144420131291	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more % First Year International Students 12 10.1% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
14	Lindenwood University	9.48081264108352	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. % First Year International Students 9 46.5% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
15	St Olaf College	9.44700460829493	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. % First Year International Students 9 37.7% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
16	Drury University	9.22619047619048	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	22194	37508	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
17	Minot State University	8.49315068493151	64.62	970 – 1,180	12349	46214	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minot State University Minot, ND Based in Minot, Minot State University’s acceptance rate is 65%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,214
18	Dordt University	7.37527114967462	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 7 31.8% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
19	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	7.24035608308605	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. % First Year International Students 7 30.5% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
20	Minnesota State University, Mankato	7.0221066319896	91.33	1,010 – 1,210	17227	50098	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN Based in Mankato, Minnesota State University- Mankato accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 43% of students attending Minnesota State University- Mankato currently receive institutional grant......Read more % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,098
21	Truman State University	6.51162790697674	83.77	1,210 – 1,400	12798	43966	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more % First Year International Students 7 48.3% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
22	Missouri Southern State University	6.04490500863558	97.06	950 – 1,200	11264	37866	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Found in Joplin, Missouri Southern State University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Missouri Southern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % First Year International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,866
23	Wayne State College	5.74555403556772	100	970 – 1,180	15458	40857	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Wayne State College Wayne, NE Based in Wayne, Wayne State College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of students attending Wayne State College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wayne State College, there is a 72% first year......Read more % First Year International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,857
24	University of South Dakota	5.63277249451353	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 6 73.7% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
25	Southeast Missouri State University	5.36130536130536	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. % First Year International Students 5 29.5% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
26	Missouri State University-Springfield	5.20943329813446	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more % First Year International Students 5 17.9% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
27	Washburn University	4.56475583864119	100	890 – 1,140	12894	42881	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Washburn University Topeka, KS Based in Topeka, Washburn University’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students at Washburn University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 5 15.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,881
28	University of Nebraska at Kearney	4.50549450549451	89.49	970 – 1,210	16249	43241	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. % First Year International Students 5 21.5% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
29	Maryville University of Saint Louis	4.37352245862884	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
30	Northwest Missouri State University	3.47826086956522	86.13	970 – 1,180	15497	41695	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Found in Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of students at Northwest Missouri State University currently receive institutional grant......Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,695
31	Saint Louis University	3.42342342342342	75.04	1,140 – 1,400	30911	60716	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. % First Year International Students 3 70.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $30,911 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
32	University of Nebraska at Omaha	2.64378478664193	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 3 1.7% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
33	University of Missouri-Kansas City	2.63770364623739	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 3 28.5% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
34	Iowa State University	2.63617318435754	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more % First Year International Students 3 57.2% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
35	Missouri University of Science and Technology	2.59197324414716	72.55	1,210 – 1,410	14414	69295	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Located in Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 96% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students......Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $14,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,295
36	Wichita State University	2.51959686450168	72.11	970 – 1,220	14184	44043	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Wichita State University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Wichita State University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Wichita State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 72% and around 25% of students will graduate within four......Read more % First Year International Students 3 22.4% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,043
37	University of St Thomas	2.4390243902439	91.25	1,190 – 1,350	32637	62412	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 as a Catholic Seminary. The school’s namesake, Thomas Aquinas, is the patron saint of all of the attending students. Other campuses and properties of the university can be found in Minneapolis, Owatonna, and Rome, Italy. % First Year International Students 2 32.1% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
38	South Dakota State University	2.32770424463715	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. % First Year International Students 2 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
39	University of North Dakota	2.32163080407701	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more % First Year International Students 2 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
40	University of Kansas	1.67332192432021	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more % First Year International Students 2 38.4% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
41	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	1.53224090231964	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % First Year International Students 2 1.3% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692
42	University of Iowa	1.36255924170616	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 1 28.3% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
43	Kansas State University	0.97270160025102	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 1 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
44	University of Missouri-Columbia	0.603230200428099	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD) University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more % First Year International Students 1 22.9% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756