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University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers the state's most affordable East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program at $13,485 annually, nearly $25,000 less than Whitman College's $35,506 cost. Washington's proximity to Asia and companies like Amazon create demand for East Asian language skills in tech and international business. The six Washington programs show a stark divide between public university costs under $19,000 and private college fees exceeding $35,000.
6
Programs
$13,485 – $38,920
Net Price Range
$29,685
Avg. Program Earnings
68.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,485 $12,643 83.7% 47.5%
2 $14,401 $12,997 61.6% 83.1%
3 $14,715 $9,192 49.9% 93.5%
4 $18,680 $9,286 65.5% 92.7%
5 $35,506 $61,492 81.0% 47.7%
6 $38,920 $59,900 67.9% 82.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington the best value for East Asian language studies?

UW Seattle combines the lowest net cost at $13,485 with the highest graduation rate at 83.7%. Students gain access to Seattle's Asian business community and tech companies requiring multilingual professionals.

How do public and private costs compare for this major in Washington?

Public universities cost between $13,485 and $18,680 annually while private colleges charge $35,506 to $38,920. The $20,000+ gap makes public options significantly more accessible for language study.

Does acceptance rate affect program quality in Washington?

Central Washington accepts 93.49% of applicants but graduates only 49.9% of students. Meanwhile, UW Seattle's selective 47.52% acceptance rate correlates with an 83.7% graduation rate, suggesting stronger academic support.

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