Cheapest American Indian/Native American Languages Colleges

Tribal colleges dominate the most affordable options for American Indian/Native American Languages programs, with Navajo Technical University leading at just $3,307 net cost. The price gap between institutions reaches nearly $14,000, from Navajo Tech to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities at $17,139. These programs prepare students for cultural preservation work with tribal nations, museums, and language revitalization projects across Indian Country. Graduation rates vary dramatically, from Dine College's 5.5% to Minnesota's impressive 84.8%, reflecting different institutional missions and student populations.

Programs

$3,307 – $17,139

Net Price Range

39.6%

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6 American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, New Mexico	$3,307	$4,250	19.7%
2	Sinte Gleska University Mission, South Dakota	$7,075	$4,714
3	University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, Alaska	$9,634	$8,640	36.7%
4	Dine College Tsaile, Arizona	$10,218	$1,410	5.5%
5	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$16,177	$10,020	51.2%	86.3%
6	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$17,139	$16,488	84.8%	74.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Navajo Technical University's program so affordable?

Navajo Technical University offers the lowest net cost at $3,307 with in-state tuition of just $4,250. As a tribal college serving primarily Native students, it receives federal funding that helps keep costs down while maintaining cultural relevance.

How do graduation rates compare across these programs?

Graduation rates span from 5.5% at Dine College to 84.8% at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Tribal colleges like Dine often serve students facing greater economic challenges, while traditional universities typically have more support resources.

Does program location affect career opportunities?

Programs in areas with large Native populations offer direct connections to tribal governments and cultural organizations. Alaska and the Southwest provide particularly strong job markets for language preservation specialists and cultural liaisons.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.