Cheapest Classics and Classical Languages Colleges in Virginia

William & Mary and University of Virginia deliver Classics programs for around $22,500 net cost while maintaining acceptance rates under 35%, creating an unusual pairing of selectivity and affordability among Virginia's 12 options. The $15,000 gap between cheapest option Randolph College at $18,436 and priciest University of Richmond reflects sharp divides in institutional pricing strategies. Virginia's proximity to Washington D.C. creates opportunities for Classics graduates in government archives, diplomatic services, and cultural institutions, where knowledge of ancient languages proves valuable for international relations and historical research.

Programs

$18,436 – $33,417

Net Price Range

$26,933

Avg. Program Earnings

69.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Randolph College Lynchburg, Virginia	$18,436	$29,010	51.5%	95.0%
2	Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, Virginia	$20,583	$36,960	49.1%	81.4%
3	University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Virginia	$21,108	$14,559	67.4%	85.8%
4	Hollins University Roanoke, Virginia	$22,263	$42,260	69.7%	72.4%
5	William & Mary Williamsburg, Virginia	$22,529	$25,040	91.0%	33.5%
6	University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, Virginia	$22,881	$20,986	95.3%	18.7%
7	Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, Virginia	$23,383	$25,110	48.1%	75.8%
8	Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia	$23,911	$64,525	94.9%	17.0%
9	Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, Virginia	$24,014	$20,040	38.3%	99.5%
10	Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, Virginia	$24,668	$52,388	65.3%	39.8%
11	Randolph-Macon College Ashland, Virginia	$27,759	$48,002	74.6%	85.5%
12	University of Richmond University of Richmond, Virginia	$33,417	$62,600	87.8%	24.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide cost variation among Virginia's Classics programs?

Private colleges like University of Richmond charge $33,417 net while Randolph College offers similar programs for $18,436, nearly half the cost. Public institutions William & Mary and UVA fall in the middle at approximately $22,500, benefiting from state funding that keeps costs moderate even for highly selective programs.

How competitive are the most affordable Classics programs in Virginia?

The cheapest option, Randolph College, accepts 95% of applicants with a net cost of $18,436. In contrast, William & Mary and UVA combine affordability with selectivity, accepting just 33.5% and 18.7% respectively while maintaining net costs around $22,500.

Do Virginia Classics graduates face strong employment prospects?

University of Mary Washington reports $26,933 in early career earnings for Classics graduates. Virginia's location near federal agencies, diplomatic missions, and cultural institutions creates opportunities where ancient language skills and historical analysis prove valuable for government and international work.

Where do graduation rates vary most among Virginia Classics programs?

University of Virginia leads with a 95.3% graduation rate, while Southern Virginia University graduates just 38.3% of students. Most established programs like William & Mary (91%) and Washington and Lee (94.9%) maintain strong completion rates above 90%.

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