2026 English & Literature Rankings

Best Colleges for English & Literature

Data-driven rankings of 1,150 colleges excelling in English & Literature programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in English & Literature.
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Top Colleges for English & Literature

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#1

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.3 / 100
90.3
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
93%
92%

College of the Holy Cross is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,035 students with in-state tuition of $60,050.

Field productivity stands at 2% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.2 / 100
90.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
7 programs
100%
Retention
92%
91%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 34,525 students with in-state tuition of $20,154.

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Oxford, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.4 / 100
88.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
80%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
90%
87%

Miami University-Oxford is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 18,618 students with in-state tuition of $14,052.

Field productivity stands at 1% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Bennington, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.3 / 100
88.3
Field Productivity
12.0% productivity
100%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
85%
76%

Bennington College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 867 students with in-state tuition of $63,802.

Field productivity stands at 12% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.9 / 100
87.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
99%
99%

Brown University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,516 students with in-state tuition of $65,656.

Field productivity stands at 1% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Long Beach, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
79%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
85%
76%

California State University-Long Beach is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,278 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Iowa City, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87 / 100
87
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
89%
85%

University of Iowa is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,042 students with in-state tuition of $9,016.

Field productivity stands at 1% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Middletown, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.9 / 100
86.9
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
95%
94%

Wesleyan University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,271 students with in-state tuition of $66,716.

Field productivity stands at 2% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
69%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
98%
98%

Johns Hopkins University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 30,362 students with in-state tuition of $62,840.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
96%
95%

The University of Texas at Austin is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,082 students with in-state tuition of $11,678.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
97%
97%

Columbia University in the City of New York is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,279 students with in-state tuition of $64,526.

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Orlando, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
70%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
92%
91%

University of Central Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 69,233 students with in-state tuition of $4,478.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.6 / 100
83.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
97%
97%

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,924 students with in-state tuition of $18,823.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Lewiston, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83 / 100
83
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
94%
93%

Bates College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,753 students with in-state tuition of $63,478.

Field productivity stands at 2% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Waterville, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
91%
89%

Colby College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,284 students with in-state tuition of $63,790.

Field productivity stands at 2% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Sewanee, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.8 / 100
82.8
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
88%
83%

The University of the South is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,693 students with in-state tuition of $53,418.

Field productivity stands at 3% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Clinton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.7 / 100
82.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
96%
95%

Hamilton College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,048 students with in-state tuition of $62,090.

Field productivity stands at 2% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.5 / 100
82.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
59%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
99%
99%

Harvard University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 30,386 students with in-state tuition of $54,269.

Field productivity stands at 0% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.5 / 100
82.5
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
73%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
97%
97%

University of California-Berkeley is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 45,699 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.3 / 100
82.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
83%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
84%
71%

San Francisco State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,908 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.3 / 100
82.3
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
96%
95%

Florida State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Irvine, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
63%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
94%
93%

University of California-Irvine is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,582 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
91%
89%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 54,890 students with in-state tuition of $14,496.

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Glassboro, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
79%
Program Depth
7 programs
100%
Retention
82%
66%

Rowan University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 19,660 students with in-state tuition of $11,250.

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Ewing, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
90%
87%

The College of New Jersey is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,652 students with in-state tuition of $14,706.

Field productivity stands at 1% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.6 / 100
81.6
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
58%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
93%
92%

University of California-Davis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 0% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Ann Arbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.5 / 100
81.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
48%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 52,065 students with in-state tuition of $17,977.

Field productivity stands at 0% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Middlebury, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.3 / 100
81.3
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
94%
93%

Middlebury College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,857 students with in-state tuition of $64,800.

Field productivity stands at 4% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
91%
89%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,810 students with in-state tuition of $16,591.

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Swarthmore, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
97%
97%

Swarthmore College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,644 students with in-state tuition of $61,992.

Field productivity stands at 1% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Orange, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
90%
87%

Chapman University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,961 students with in-state tuition of $62,400.

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
53%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
90%
87%

San Diego State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 39,241 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 0% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Riverside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
88%
83%

University of California-Riverside is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,426 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Vestal, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
81%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
88%
83%

Binghamton University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,456 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 1% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Oberlin, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
89%
85%

Oberlin College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,976 students with in-state tuition of $63,700.

Field productivity stands at 2% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Waltham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
90%
87%

Brandeis University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,302 students with in-state tuition of $64,348.

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
51%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
96%
95%

New York University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 57,335 students with in-state tuition of $60,438.

Field productivity stands at 0% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Davidson, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
95%
94%

Davidson College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,904 students with in-state tuition of $59,510.

Field productivity stands at 1% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Williamstown, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
97%
97%

Williams College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,168 students with in-state tuition of $64,540.

Field productivity stands at 3% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Wilmington, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80 / 100
80
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
74%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
85%
76%

University of North Carolina Wilmington is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,987 students with in-state tuition of $4,443.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
99%
99%

University of Chicago scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 18,339 students with in-state tuition of $63,801.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Walla Walla, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
89%
85%

Whitman College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,544 students with in-state tuition of $61,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Lewisburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
96%
95%

Bucknell University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,892 students with in-state tuition of $64,418.

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
97%
97%

University of California-Los Angeles scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 46,678 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
97%
97%

Barnard College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,353 students with in-state tuition of $64,078.

Field productivity stands at 2% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

University of Richmond, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
93%
92%

University of Richmond scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,776 students with in-state tuition of $62,600.

Field productivity stands at 1% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Greencastle, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
89%
85%

DePauw University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,819 students with in-state tuition of $56,030.

Field productivity stands at 2% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Moraga, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
90%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
85%
76%

Saint Mary's College of California scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,775 students with in-state tuition of $55,634.

Field productivity stands at 1% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Stony Brook, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
62%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
89%
85%

Stony Brook University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,865 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 0% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
98%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
74%
38%

Hamline University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,432 students with in-state tuition of $47,134.

Field productivity stands at 2% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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