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The University of Minnesota-Morris stands out among Minnesota's Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics programs with a remarkable net price of just $9,110, making it the most affordable option by thousands of dollars. This public institution costs less than half of what students pay at Saint Cloud State University ($14,485), the second cheapest program. Minnesota's strong ties to German heritage and its position as headquarters to companies with European operations create opportunities for graduates who master Germanic languages. The state's 14 programs span a wide cost range from Morris's budget-friendly option to private colleges like Macalester at $29,980, giving students multiple pathways into fields like international business and translation services.
14
Programs
$9,110 – $30,525
Net Price Range
70.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

14 Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $9,110 $14,288 61.9% 77.7%
2 $14,485 $10,117 46.9% 95.3%
3 $17,139 $16,488 84.8% 74.9%
4 $18,464 $14,318 64.5% 80.7%
5 $18,609 $9,490 54.1% 70.7%
6 $21,385 $48,311 57.7% 80.6%
7 $22,752 $56,970 83.5% 56.4%
8 $23,875 $43,942 52.4% 76.5%
9 $25,651 $30,020 71.8% 65.5%
10 $27,018 $53,942 75.7% 86.2%
11 $27,320 $65,457 91.2% 16.6%
12 $28,065 $53,884 83.0% 87.8%
13 $29,980 $64,908 90.4% 28.4%
14 $30,525 $52,284 75.2% 77.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Minnesota-Morris such an affordable option for Germanic studies?

Morris offers the lowest net price at $9,110 with an in-state tuition of just $14,288, significantly less than other public options. The school maintains a 61.90% graduation rate while accepting 77.66% of applicants, providing accessible education without compromising quality.

How do private colleges compare to public universities for Germanic languages in Minnesota?

Private colleges cost substantially more, with net prices ranging from $21,385 at Hamline to $30,525 at University of St Thomas. However, schools like Carleton College achieve a 91.20% graduation rate despite charging $27,320 net price, while St Olaf reaches 83.50% graduation rates at $22,752.

Does the University of Minnesota system dominate Germanic language programs?

Three University of Minnesota campuses appear in the top five most affordable options, with Morris at $9,110, Twin Cities at $17,139, and Duluth at $18,464. Twin Cities offers the strongest outcomes with an 84.80% graduation rate and 74.91% acceptance rate among the system schools.

What acceptance rates can students expect at different price points?

More expensive programs tend to be more selective, with Carleton College accepting only 16.63% of applicants at $27,320 and Macalester accepting 28.42% at $29,980. Budget-friendly options like Saint Cloud State accept 95.28% of students while charging $14,485.

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