5 Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Programs
| # | School | Net Price | In-State Tuition | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, California
|
$7,599 | $7,095 | 56.2% | 91.2% |
| 2 |
University of California-Riverside
Riverside, California
|
$13,707 | $14,170 | 76.6% | 68.7% |
| 3 |
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
|
$14,013 | $13,747 | 92.7% | 8.6% |
| 4 |
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, California
|
$14,979 | $14,850 | 92.9% | 11.3% |
| 5 |
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, California
|
$31,198 | $56,134 | 69.0% | 87.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What explains the dramatic cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?
Public universities benefit from state funding that keeps costs low, with CSU Northridge at $7,599 versus Saint Mary's College at $31,198. The Cal Grant program further reduces costs for qualifying California residents at public institutions.
How do graduation rates compare across different price points?
The most expensive school, Saint Mary's College, graduates 69% of students, while UC Berkeley and UCLA achieve over 92% graduation rates despite charging less than half the cost. CSU Northridge graduates 56.2% of students at the lowest price point of $7,599.
Where can students find the best balance of affordability and selectivity?
UC Riverside offers middle-ground pricing at $13,707 with a 68.69% acceptance rate and solid 76.6% graduation rate. This contrasts with UCLA's extremely competitive 8.57% acceptance rate and CSU Northridge's highly accessible 91.23% admission rate.
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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.