Cheapest History and Political Science Colleges

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College delivers the nation's most affordable History and Political Science education at just $6,061 net cost, though its 29% graduation rate signals academic challenges ahead. The $25,000 price gap between Georgia's cheapest option and private alternatives like Monmouth University reflects the stark divide in higher education financing. Political science graduates find growing opportunities across the Southeast, where state government expansion and federal agency regional offices create steady demand for policy analysts and legislative staff.

Programs

$6,061 – $31,650

Net Price Range

50.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 History and Political Science Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, Georgia	$6,061	$3,195	29.1%	67.0%
2	Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, Indiana	$6,276	$8,179	44.7%	85.8%
3	Wesleyan College Macon, Georgia	$14,528	$27,650	60.6%	66.8%
4	Eureka College Eureka, Illinois	$22,048	$28,400	40.6%	86.7%
5	Averett University Danville, Virginia	$23,262	$38,550	43.6%	76.0%
6	King University Bristol, Tennessee	$23,508	$34,800	46.4%	60.8%
7	Juniata College Huntingdon, Pennsylvania	$27,663	$56,402	68.9%	76.2%
8	Curry College Milton, Massachusetts	$29,504	$46,220	48.3%	87.5%
9	Monmouth University West Long Branch, New Jersey	$31,650	$44,850	70.3%	90.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public institutions like Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College charge $6,061 net compared to Monmouth University's $31,650, reflecting state funding versus private tuition models. The $25,589 spread between cheapest and most expensive shows how institutional type dramatically impacts student debt levels.

How do graduation rates vary across different price points?

Higher-priced schools generally show better completion rates, with Monmouth University graduating 70% of students versus 29% at Abraham Baldwin. However, Wesleyan College proves exceptions exist, achieving 61% graduation rates while maintaining a $14,528 net cost.

Is acceptance rate connected to program quality in these schools?

Acceptance rates range from King University's selective 61% to Monmouth's open 91%, but don't directly correlate with graduation success. Indiana University-Kokomo accepts 86% of applicants yet maintains a respectable 45% graduation rate at $6,276 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.