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Cheapest East Asian Languages Colleges in Minnesota

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities delivers the state's most affordable East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program at $17,139 net cost, creating a $12,841 gap between public and private options. Minnesota's growing tech sector, including Target's expanding digital operations and UnitedHealth's global reach, increasingly values multilingual professionals who understand Asian markets. Six colleges offer these specialized language programs, with graduation rates spanning from 71.80% at Concordia College to 91.20% at Carleton College.
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Programs
$17,139 – $29,980
Net Price Range
$21,781
Avg. Program Earnings
82.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $17,139 $16,488 84.8% 74.9%
2 $22,752 $56,970 83.5% 56.4%
3 $25,651 $30,020 71.8% 65.5%
4 $26,895 $54,310 75.9% 73.9%
5 $27,320 $65,457 91.2% 16.6%
6 $29,980 $64,908 90.4% 28.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities the most affordable option?

As a public institution, UMN-Twin Cities charges $16,488 in-state tuition, resulting in a $17,139 net cost after aid. Private colleges like St. Olaf and Carleton charge over $50,000 in sticker price, making the public option significantly more accessible for Minnesota residents.

How do graduation rates compare across these programs?

Carleton College leads with a 91.20% graduation rate, followed closely by Macalester at 90.40%. The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities maintains a solid 84.80% rate despite serving a much larger student body, while smaller liberal arts colleges range from 71.80% to 83.50%.

Does admission difficulty correlate with program cost?

Not necessarily. Carleton College has the lowest acceptance rate at 16.63% but costs $27,320 net, while UMN-Twin Cities accepts 74.91% of applicants for just $17,139. Gustavus Adolphus accepts 73.90% of students but charges $26,895 net cost.

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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.