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Cheapest Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Colleges in Alabama

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Alabama's aerospace and automotive industries create strong demand for technical writers, making rhetoric and composition programs particularly relevant for students eyeing careers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center or manufacturing giants like Hyundai. The University of Montevallo offers the state's most affordable option at $17,053 net cost, though graduation rates vary significantly across programs. Private colleges like Spring Hill charge $19,514 but deliver higher completion rates at 56.1% compared to Montevallo's 49.4%.
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Programs
$17,053 – $23,384
Net Price Range
$31,314
Avg. Program Earnings
52.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $17,053 $13,710 49.4% 59.8%
2 $19,514 $23,270 56.1% 72.6%
3 $19,880 $11,770 61.9% 78.1%
4 $21,401 $28,650 46.9% 66.0%
5 $23,384 $21,838 49.9% 68.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $6,331 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of Montevallo costs $17,053 as a public institution, while Oakwood University charges $23,384 as a private nonprofit. Public schools benefit from state funding that reduces net costs for all students, not just Alabama residents.

How do graduation rates compare across these affordable programs?

University of Alabama in Huntsville leads with a 61.9% graduation rate despite charging $19,880 net cost. Spring Hill College follows at 56.1%, while the three remaining schools cluster between 46.9% and 49.9%.

Does acceptance rate indicate program selectivity for rhetoric and composition majors?

University of Montevallo accepts 59.84% of applicants, the lowest rate among these five schools. The other four programs accept between 65.95% and 78.10% of students, suggesting more open admissions policies.

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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.