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Public universities dominate Wisconsin's most affordable Classics programs, with UW-Milwaukee charging just $16,177 in net costs compared to Marquette's $29,237. The $13,060 gap between cheapest and most expensive reflects Wisconsin's strong public education funding through programs like the Wisconsin Grant. Classical language skills serve the state's growing healthcare sector, where Epic Systems and other major employers value analytical thinking and precise communication abilities developed through Latin and Greek studies.
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Programs
$16,177 – $29,237
Net Price Range
70.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $16,177 $10,020 51.2% 86.3%
2 $16,928 $11,205 89.3% 49.1%
3 $21,924 $58,554 67.2% 65.9%
4 $24,563 $55,461 76.4% 72.3%
5 $24,813 $36,500 60.5% 81.8%
6 $29,237 $48,700 80.1% 87.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Wisconsin-Madison worth $751 more than UW-Milwaukee for Classics students?

Madison offers an 89.30% graduation rate compared to Milwaukee's 51.20%, representing a 38 percentage point advantage in degree completion. The more selective admissions process at Madison (49.06% acceptance rate versus 86.32%) typically correlates with stronger academic support systems and research opportunities in classical studies.

How do private college costs compare to public options for Classics programs in Wisconsin?

Private colleges average $25,134 in net costs, roughly $8,500 more than the public university average of $16,553. However, Beloit College at $21,924 costs only $5,747 more than UW-Madison while maintaining a 67.20% graduation rate and smaller class sizes typical of liberal arts environments.

Does Wisconsin offer good job prospects for Classics graduates outside academia?

Wisconsin's healthcare and technology sectors, including Epic Systems and GE Healthcare, actively recruit liberal arts graduates for their analytical and communication skills. The state's manufacturing base also values the critical thinking and attention to detail that classical language study develops, particularly in quality control and technical writing roles.

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