2026 English & Literature Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for English & Literature

Rankings 51-100 of 1,150 colleges for English & Literature

1,150
Schools Ranked
1,150
Full Data Rankings
0
Partial Data Rankings
12
Unique Programs
Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in English & Literature.
View Methodology

Top Colleges for English & Literature

Showing 51-100 of 1,150 ranked schools

Filter Rankings

#51

Gambier, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
91%
89%

Kenyon College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,184 students with in-state tuition of $69,030.

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

#52

Wellesley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
96%
95%

Wellesley College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,418 students with in-state tuition of $64,000.

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

#53

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
56%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
96%
95%

Washington University in St Louis scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 16,500 students with in-state tuition of $61,750.

Field productivity stands at 0% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
88%
83%

Emerson College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,670 students with in-state tuition of $53,824.

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

#55

West Chester, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
84%
71%

West Chester University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,076 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

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

#56

Bellingham, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
94%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
80%
60%

Western Washington University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,651 students with in-state tuition of $7,997.

Field productivity stands at 1% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

Annapolis, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
94%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
96%
95%

United States Naval Academy scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,465 students.

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

San Bernardino, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
83%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
78%
53%

California State University-San Bernardino scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,925 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#59

Norfolk, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
100%
Retention
76%
44%

Old Dominion University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 22,541 students with in-state tuition of $7,590.

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

#60

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
41%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 28,711 students with in-state tuition of $58,620.

Field productivity stands at 0% (41st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
55%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
91%
89%

University of South Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 48,572 students with in-state tuition of $4,559.

Field productivity stands at 0% (55th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

Rock Island, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
88%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
83%
68%

Augustana College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,484 students with in-state tuition of $49,674.

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

#63

Bloomington, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.9 / 100
77.9
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
91%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
85%
76%

Illinois Wesleyan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,576 students with in-state tuition of $55,500.

Field productivity stands at 1% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

Bowling Green, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.8 / 100
77.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
81%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
80%
60%

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 17,027 students with in-state tuition of $11,010.

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

#65

Hanover, NH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.7 / 100
77.7
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
72%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
98%
98%

Dartmouth College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,746 students with in-state tuition of $63,684.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

Colorado Springs, CO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.6 / 100
77.6
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
95%
94%

Colorado College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,173 students with in-state tuition of $67,458.

Field productivity stands at 1% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Beloit, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
99%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
86%
79%

Beloit College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 948 students with in-state tuition of $58,042.

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

#68

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
51%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
87%
81%

George Mason University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

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

#69

Brunswick, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
98%
98%

Bowdoin College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,850 students with in-state tuition of $64,304.

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

#70

Fairfield, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
90%
87%

Fairfield University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,289 students with in-state tuition of $55,510.

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

#71

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
95%
94%

Macalester College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,142 students with in-state tuition of $64,678.

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

#72

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
63%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
96%
95%

Emory University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,046 students with in-state tuition of $59,920.

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

#73

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
88%
83%

Scripps College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,103 students with in-state tuition of $63,216.

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

#74

Evanston, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
44%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
97%
97%

Northwestern University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 23,203 students with in-state tuition of $64,887.

Field productivity stands at 0% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

Geneva, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
89%
85%

Hobart William Smith Colleges scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,669 students with in-state tuition of $61,858.

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

#76

Forest Grove, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
76%
44%

Pacific University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,479 students with in-state tuition of $53,174.

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

#77

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
48%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
93%
92%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,323 students with in-state tuition of $6,535.

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

#78

Denver, CO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
88%
83%

University of Denver scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,387 students with in-state tuition of $58,032.

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

#79

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
66%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
86%
79%

Duquesne University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,137 students with in-state tuition of $47,146.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
66%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
93%
92%

University of Rochester scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 12,160 students with in-state tuition of $63,150.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Roanoke, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
74%
38%

Hollins University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 782 students with in-state tuition of $41,350.

Field productivity stands at 5% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
81%
63%

The New School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,434 students with in-state tuition of $54,995.

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

#83

Norton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
86%
79%

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,778 students with in-state tuition of $61,600.

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

#84

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
62%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
96%
95%

Vanderbilt University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,456 students with in-state tuition of $61,618.

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

#85

Albany, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
83%
68%

University at Albany scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 16,880 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#86

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76 / 100
76
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
61%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Notre Dame scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,174 students with in-state tuition of $62,186.

Field productivity stands at 0% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#87

Northampton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
93%
92%

Smith College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,830 students with in-state tuition of $61,260.

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

#88

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
81%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
80%
60%

CUNY Hunter College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,879 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

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

#89

Purchase, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.5 / 100
75.5
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
79%
57%

SUNY at Purchase College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,229 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#90

San Marcos, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.5 / 100
75.5
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
70%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
78%
53%

Texas State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,722 students with in-state tuition of $8,606.

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

#91

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.5 / 100
75.5
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
40%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
95%
94%

Boston University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 36,624 students with in-state tuition of $63,798.

Field productivity stands at 0% (40th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

Madison, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
91%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
84%
71%

Drew University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,226 students with in-state tuition of $44,260.

Field productivity stands at 1% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
49%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
93%
92%

Clemson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 28,747 students with in-state tuition of $14,038.

Field productivity stands at 0% (49th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Santa Barbara, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
78%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
92%
91%

University of California-Santa Barbara scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,068 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

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

#95

Hillsdale, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
96%
95%

Hillsdale College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,823 students with in-state tuition of $30,780.

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

#96

West Long Branch, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
90%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
81%
63%

Monmouth University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,981 students with in-state tuition of $44,098.

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

#97

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
94%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
94%
93%

Vassar College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,456 students with in-state tuition of $66,870.

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

Galesburg, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
80%
60%

Knox College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,001 students with in-state tuition of $54,768.

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

#99

Selinsgrove, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
48%
Retention
73%
33%

Susquehanna University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,247 students with in-state tuition of $56,600.

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

#100

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
85%
76%

Bard College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,922 students with in-state tuition of $62,790.

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

0 of 3
+ Add school+ Add school+ Add school
Compare Now