Slavic Colleges Under $20,000

Princeton University stands alone among schools offering Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics programs, with a net price of $10,555 that puts it within reach alongside public universities costing nearly the same amount. The university's 97.10% graduation rate towers above other options in this field, where most programs cluster in New York's CUNY system with net costs ranging from $2,446 to $3,830. CUNY Hunter College delivers the lowest net price at $2,446 while maintaining a solid 61% graduation rate and 47.86% acceptance rate. The Ohio University regional campuses present an unusual pattern, with graduation rates plummeting to as low as 12.10% at the Chillicothe campus despite reasonable costs around $6,000. Students entering this specialized field often find opportunities in international business, government agencies, and cultural organizations throughout major metropolitan areas, particularly in cities with significant Eastern European immigrant populations like New York and Chicago.

Programs

$2,446 – $16,928

Net Price Range

$35,772

Avg. Program Earnings

68.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

50 Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY Hunter College New York, New York	$2,446	$7,382	61.0%	47.9%
2	CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, New York	$2,943	$7,452	56.6%	54.5%
3	CUNY Lehman College Bronx, New York	$3,482	$7,410	49.3%	55.3%
4	CUNY City College New York, New York	$3,486	$7,340	54.7%	66.6%
5	CUNY Queens College Queens, New York	$3,830	$7,538	60.2%	69.5%
6	Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, Ohio	$4,503	$6,178	20.0%
7	Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, Ohio	$5,328	$6,178	19.3%
8	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, Ohio	$5,971	$6,178	17.7%
9	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, Ohio	$6,133	$6,178	13.7%
10	University of Florida Gainesville, Florida	$6,351	$6,381	91.5%	23.4%
11	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, Ohio	$6,483	$6,178	12.1%
12	University of South Florida Tampa, Florida	$10,043	$6,410	74.6%	43.9%
13	Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey	$10,555	$59,710	97.1%	5.7%
14	Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida	$10,997	$5,656	83.0%	25.0%
15	University of California-San Diego La Jolla, California	$11,750	$15,265	87.6%	23.7%
16	University of Wyoming Laramie, Wyoming	$11,779	$6,938	59.8%	96.0%
17	Truman State University Kirksville, Missouri	$12,030	$9,470	68.4%	45.1%
18	Stanford University Stanford, California	$12,136	$62,484	92.8%	3.7%
19	University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, Illinois	$12,313	$14,338	60.3%	78.7%
20	Portland State University Portland, Oregon	$12,932	$11,238	53.1%	93.1%
21	West Virginia University Morgantown, West Virginia	$12,997	$9,648	61.2%	88.4%
22	University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah	$13,172	$9,315	63.9%	89.1%
23	University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii	$13,181	$12,186	62.6%	72.8%
24	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
25	Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, Arizona	$13,670	$12,051	67.8%	89.8%
26	University of California-Riverside Riverside, California	$13,707	$14,170	76.6%	68.7%
27	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$13,816	$11,180	87.2%	42.6%
28	University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California	$13,825	$14,965	85.3%	25.9%
29	Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, Indiana	$13,945	$9,992	83.1%	52.7%
30	University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, California	$14,013	$13,747	92.7%	8.6%
31	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401	$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
32	Brigham Young University Provo, Utah	$14,487	$6,496	82.2%	66.7%
33	University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa	$14,609	$9,728	68.9%	95.0%
34	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
35	Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan	$14,773	$14,297	56.5%	75.3%
36	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan	$14,832	$17,228	93.2%	17.7%
37	Williams College Williamstown, Massachusetts	$14,852	$64,860	96.6%	8.5%
38	University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, California	$14,979	$14,850	92.9%	11.3%
39	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Illinois	$15,201	$16,004	84.9%	44.8%
40	University of California-Davis Davis, California	$15,288	$15,247	85.1%	37.3%
41	Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, Indiana	$15,342	$11,790	81.2%	82.4%
42	University of Maryland-College Park College Park, Maryland	$15,590	$11,505	88.6%	44.6%
43	Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa	$15,608	$64,862	87.5%	10.8%
44	University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona	$15,960	$13,626	65.9%	86.8%
45	San Diego State University San Diego, California	$16,174	$8,290	78.3%	39.3%
46	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$16,177	$10,020	51.2%	86.3%
47	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, Illinois	$16,177	$13,244	56.3%	91.5%
48	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, Oklahoma	$16,378	$10,234	65.9%	70.6%
49	Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts	$16,816	$59,076	97.3%	3.2%
50	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$16,928	$11,205	89.3%	49.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Princeton University's Slavic studies program unusual for this price range?

Princeton offers one of the few private options under $20,000 with a net price of $10,555, competing directly with public universities. The school maintains a 97.10% graduation rate, nearly 40 percentage points higher than the next best option. Despite an acceptance rate of just 5.70%, Princeton's generous financial aid brings costs down to levels comparable with state schools like University of South Florida at $10,043.

How do CUNY schools compare for Slavic language studies?

Five CUNY campuses offer programs with net costs between $2,446 and $3,830, making them the most affordable options nationally. Hunter College leads with the lowest cost at $2,446 and highest graduation rate at 61% among CUNY schools. Queens College shows the most accessible admissions with a 69.48% acceptance rate, while Brooklyn College falls in the middle with 56.60% graduation rate and $2,943 net cost.

Is University of Florida competitive for this specialized major?

University of Florida combines strong academics with affordability, showing a 91.50% graduation rate at $6,351 net cost. The school accepts 23.35% of applicants, making it more selective than most CUNY options but far more accessible than Princeton. Florida State University offers another strong choice with 83% graduation rate and lower net cost of $10,997, though with slightly higher acceptance at 25.04%.

Does the Ohio University system offer viable options for language studies?

Ohio University regional campuses show concerning graduation patterns despite low costs around $6,000. The Lancaster campus graduates only 13.70% of students, while Chillicothe manages just 12.10% completion rates. Eastern Campus performs better at 20% graduation rate with the lowest net cost at $4,503, suggesting students should carefully evaluate these programs before enrolling.

Where do University of California schools rank for affordability in this field?

UC San Diego represents the only California option under $20,000 with an $11,750 net price and strong 87.60% graduation rate. The school maintains selectivity with 23.71% acceptance rate, similar to University of Florida's standards. In-state tuition at $15,265 keeps costs reasonable for California residents, while out-of-state students benefit from financial aid that reduces the effective price.

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