Cheapest Classics and Classical Languages Colleges in Minnesota

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands out with a net cost of just $17,139 for Classics and Classical Languages studies, nearly $10,000 less than the next cheapest option at St Olaf College. This massive cost gap reflects the advantage of Minnesota's strong public education funding. With Target and other major corporations headquartered in the Twin Cities valuing liberal arts graduates for their analytical and communication skills, classics majors find opportunities in corporate training, marketing, and executive development roles.

Programs

$17,139 – $30,525

Net Price Range

81.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$17,139	$16,488	84.8%	74.9%
2	St Olaf College Northfield, Minnesota	$22,752	$56,970	83.5%	56.4%
3	Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	$25,651	$30,020	71.8%	65.5%
4	Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, Minnesota	$26,895	$54,310	75.9%	73.9%
5	Saint Johns University Collegeville, Minnesota	$27,018	$53,942	75.7%	86.2%
6	Carleton College Northfield, Minnesota	$27,320	$65,457	91.2%	16.6%
7	College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, Minnesota	$28,065	$53,884	83.0%	87.8%
8	Macalester College Saint Paul, Minnesota	$29,980	$64,908	90.4%	28.4%
9	University of St Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota	$30,525	$52,284	75.2%	77.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between public and private classics programs?

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities costs $17,139 net compared to private colleges averaging over $25,000. State funding allows the public university to offer the same rigorous Latin and Greek curriculum at roughly half the price of private alternatives.

How selective are Minnesota's top classics programs?

Carleton College accepts just 16.63% of applicants while maintaining a 91.20% graduation rate, making it the most competitive option. In contrast, Saint Johns University accepts 86.24% of students, offering broader access to classics education with a respectable 75.70% graduation rate.

Does financial aid significantly impact the true cost at private colleges?

Private colleges like St Olaf and Gustavus Adolphus have sticker prices above $50,000 but net costs around $22,752 and $26,895 respectively. The Minnesota State Grant program helps reduce these costs further for qualifying students.

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