Mathematics and Statistics Colleges Under $20,000

Johns Hopkins University and Coppin State University both call Baltimore home, yet their net costs for Mathematics and Statistics programs differ by $12,154. This gap illustrates how financial aid can level the playing field in math education, particularly as federal agencies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology continue hiring statisticians across the mid-Atlantic region. Among these 19 affordable programs, graduation rates span from 25.60% to 94.60%, suggesting that cost alone doesn't determine academic outcomes. Grinnell College stands out with its 10.76% acceptance rate despite offering substantial aid that brings costs down to $15,608. Weber State University provides strong value with in-state tuition at just $6,391, while Saint Xavier University demonstrates how private institutions can compete on affordability through generous financial packages that reduce a $36,840 sticker price to $12,093 net cost.

Programs

$6,007 – $19,067

Net Price Range

$44,675

Avg. Program Earnings

60.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

19 Mathematics and Statistics, Other Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland	$6,007	$7,001	25.6%	45.0%
2	Weber State University Ogden, Utah	$10,722	$6,391	43.0%
3	Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, Oklahoma	$11,366	$5,970	35.4%	56.4%
4	Saint Xavier University Chicago, Illinois	$12,093	$36,840	59.0%	84.1%
5	University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri	$12,837	$11,988	55.9%	69.5%
6	University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin	$14,714	$8,606	60.9%	84.5%
7	University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina	$14,745	$7,214	67.7%	79.6%
8	Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa	$15,608	$64,862	87.5%	10.8%
9	SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, New York	$15,644	$8,771	53.5%	84.6%
10	Montana Technological University Butte, Montana	$16,240	$8,050	58.1%	89.5%
11	William Jewell College Liberty, Missouri	$16,602	$19,890	61.6%	41.0%
12	St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, New York	$17,622	$34,535	64.2%	76.7%
13	Monmouth College Monmouth, Illinois	$18,034	$43,520	60.1%	90.7%
14	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee	$18,109	$13,484	73.5%	68.4%
15	Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland	$18,161	$63,340	94.6%	7.3%
16	University at Albany Albany, New York	$18,486	$10,408	63.9%	67.9%
17	University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota	$18,568	$21,468	68.2%	81.4%
18	Centenary University Hackettstown, New Jersey	$19,037	$37,732	56.6%	96.5%
19	SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, New York	$19,067	$8,953	61.6%	74.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate variation among affordable math programs?

Graduation rates range dramatically from Coppin State's 25.60% to Johns Hopkins' 94.60%, reflecting different student populations and institutional resources. Schools like Grinnell College achieve 87.50% graduation rates by combining rigorous academics with substantial financial support. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains a solid 67.70% rate while keeping net costs at $14,745, showing that moderate selectivity can balance accessibility with completion.

How do private colleges compete with public university math programs on cost?

Private institutions like Saint Xavier University use aggressive financial aid to reduce their $36,840 sticker price to just $12,093 net cost. Grinnell College similarly transforms its $64,862 published tuition into a $15,608 reality for students. William Jewell College offers perhaps the best private value with net costs at $16,602 compared to a modest $19,890 list price.

Is earning potential strong for graduates from these affordable programs?

Mathematics and statistics graduates from these programs earn between $32,569 and $52,107, with St. Joseph's University-New York leading at the higher end. The University of Missouri-Kansas City produces graduates earning $44,942, while North Carolina Charlotte alumni average $45,715. These figures compare favorably to the national median, especially considering the low debt loads these programs typically generate.

Where can students find the most selective affordable math programs?

Johns Hopkins University offers the highest selectivity at 7.25% acceptance while maintaining affordable net costs through generous aid. Grinnell College follows with 10.76% acceptance and equally strong financial support. William Jewell College provides moderate selectivity at 40.99% acceptance, while Weber State University keeps doors open at much higher acceptance rates for students seeking quality education without intense competition.

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