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Connecticut's UConn system dominates affordable Middle Eastern and Semitic language studies, with four regional campuses offering net costs between $8,896 and $14,059 compared to Yale's $27,818. The state's insurance and finance sectors, particularly in Hartford, create demand for multilingual professionals who can navigate global markets and varied client populations. UConn Waterbury leads affordability at under $9,000 annually, while the main Storrs campus delivers an 83.8% graduation rate for double the regional campus cost.
6
Programs
$8,896 – $27,818
Net Price Range
69.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,896 $17,462 59.5% 97.9%
2 $11,504 $17,462 56.7% 97.4%
3 $13,339 $17,452 65.4% 97.3%
4 $14,059 $17,472 56.9% 92.2%
5 $22,886 $20,366 83.8% 54.5%
6 $27,818 $64,700 96.3% 4.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between UConn campuses and Yale?

Yale charges $27,818 net cost as a private institution compared to UConn regional campuses averaging $11,950. The 4.57% acceptance rate at Yale versus 97% at most UConn locations also reflects different selectivity levels and resource allocation.

How do graduation rates vary across Connecticut's most affordable programs?

UConn regional campuses show graduation rates between 56.7% and 65.4%, significantly lower than the main Storrs campus at 83.8%. Yale achieves 96.3% but costs nearly three times more than the regional alternatives.

Where can students find the best value for this specialized major?

UConn Hartford offers the strongest combination of affordability and outcomes at $13,339 net cost with a 65.4% graduation rate. This campus serves the state capital where insurance companies and financial firms value language expertise for international operations.

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