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Oregon's Classics programs reveal a sharp cost divide, with the University of Oregon offering a net price of $21,782 while Reed College reaches $39,951. The state's tech giants like Intel and Nike increasingly value liberal arts graduates who bring critical thinking skills to product development and global marketing. Reed stands out with a 75.90% graduation rate despite accepting only 30.80% of applicants, while the University of Oregon maintains an accessible 86.29% acceptance rate for students pursuing ancient languages and literature.
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Programs
$21,782 – $39,951
Net Price Range
68.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $21,782 $15,669 71.5% 86.3%
2 $23,663 $48,268 72.7% 80.6%
3 $23,866 $30,310 50.8% 53.4%
4 $36,084 $62,350 71.2% 68.6%
5 $39,951 $67,020 75.9% 30.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $18,000 cost gap between Oregon's cheapest and most expensive Classics programs?

The University of Oregon benefits from state funding, keeping net costs at $21,782 compared to Reed College's $39,951. Private institutions like Reed and Lewis & Clark face higher operating expenses without taxpayer support, though they often provide more individualized attention with smaller class sizes.

How do graduation rates compare across Oregon's Classics programs?

Reed College leads with a 75.90% graduation rate, followed closely by Willamette University at 72.70% and the University of Oregon at 71.50%. Multnomah University shows a significantly lower 50.80% rate, reflecting the challenges smaller institutions face in student retention.

Does the Oregon Opportunity Grant help with Classics program costs?

The Oregon Opportunity Grant provides up to $2,500 annually for students with family incomes below $70,000, which can reduce net costs at public institutions like the University of Oregon. Private colleges often supplement this with their own need-based aid packages.

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