Cheapest Germanic Languages Colleges in Missouri

Truman State University offers Missouri's most affordable Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program at $12,030 net cost, while Washington University charges $22,117 despite its 94.4% graduation rate. This $10,000 gap reflects Missouri's broader educational market, where public institutions serve students planning careers in translation services for the state's growing international agriculture exports and German manufacturing companies like Bayer.

Programs

$12,030 – $27,075

Net Price Range

69.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Truman State University Kirksville, Missouri	$12,030	$9,470	68.4%	45.1%
2	Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, Missouri	$14,532	$9,496	55.7%	86.3%
3	Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, Missouri	$17,502	$9,024	57.3%	92.6%
4	University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, Missouri	$19,889	$14,130	76.2%	79.1%
5	Drury University Springfield, Missouri	$21,523	$35,235	66.0%	63.4%
6	Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, Missouri	$22,117	$62,982	94.4%	11.8%
7	Webster University Saint Louis, Missouri	$26,196	$30,730	61.1%	55.1%
8	Saint Louis University Saint Louis, Missouri	$27,075	$53,244	79.8%	84.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic acceptance rate differences among these programs?

Washington University accepts only 11.76% of applicants while Missouri State University-Springfield admits 92.56%. This 80-point spread reflects institutional selectivity rather than program quality, as both offer Germanic language studies but serve different student populations.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Missouri?

Washington University achieves a 94.4% graduation rate at $22,117 net cost, while Southeast Missouri State graduates 55.7% of students for $14,532. The $7,585 cost difference doesn't guarantee proportional success, suggesting other factors influence completion rates.

Does attending a private university guarantee better Germanic language program outcomes?

Truman State University, a public institution, maintains a 68.4% graduation rate at $12,030 compared to Webster University's 61.1% rate at $26,196. This data shows public programs can outperform private alternatives while costing $14,166 less annually.

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