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California State University-Los Angeles offers the state's most affordable path to an Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies degree at just $4,113 net cost annually. The $46,105 gap between CSU-LA and Dominican University of California reflects the stark divide between public and private options. California's tech sector increasingly values professionals who can navigate cross-cultural teams and international markets, making this field particularly relevant in Silicon Valley and beyond.
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Programs
$4,113 – $50,218
Net Price Range
$21,508
Avg. Program Earnings
63.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,113 $6,813 52.6% 86.9%
2 $14,317 $35,558 55.9% 75.0%
3 $14,838 $8,064 63.6% 95.0%
4 $28,101 $46,704 68.8% 56.6%
5 $50,218 $50,666 76.3% 93.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between public and private programs?

Public universities like CSU-Los Angeles ($4,113) and CSU-Chico ($14,838) benefit from state funding that keeps costs low. Private institutions like Dominican University ($50,218) and Biola University ($28,101) rely on tuition revenue, creating price gaps exceeding $35,000 annually.

How do graduation rates vary across these affordable programs?

Graduation rates range from 52.6% at CSU-Los Angeles to 76.3% at Dominican University. The most expensive school shows the highest completion rate, while the most affordable has the lowest at just over half of students graduating.

Does the Cal Grant program help with these costs?

Cal Grant can cover full tuition at public universities for qualifying students, potentially reducing costs even further than the listed net prices. This makes CSU-Los Angeles and CSU-Chico particularly attractive options for California residents meeting income requirements.

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