2026 Foreign Languages Rankings

Best Colleges for Foreign Languages

Data-driven rankings of 770 colleges excelling in Foreign Languages programs

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#1

Middlebury, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
95.4 / 100
95.4
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
94%
90%

Middlebury College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, 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 5% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94.8 / 100
94.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
90%
Program Depth
12 programs
95%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Notre Dame is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, 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 1% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

New Haven, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94.6 / 100
94.6
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
89%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
99%
99%

Yale University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,081 students with in-state tuition of $64,700.

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

#4

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.8 / 100
93.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
15 programs
98%
Retention
97%
96%

Columbia University in the City of New York is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

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

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

#5

Williamstown, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.6 / 100
93.6
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
9 programs
86%
Retention
97%
96%

Williams College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, 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.

#6

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93.4 / 100
93.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
89%
Program Depth
15 programs
98%
Retention
95%
92%

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 49,605 students with in-state tuition of $9,644.

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

#7

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.2 / 100
93.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
88%
Program Depth
9 programs
86%
Retention
99%
99%

University of Chicago is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, 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% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.2 / 100
92.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
88%
Program Depth
14 programs
97%
Retention
96%
94%

The University of Texas at Austin is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

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

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

#9

Hanover, NH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.6 / 100
91.6
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
19 programs
99%
Retention
98%
98%

Dartmouth College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#10

Santa Barbara, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.4 / 100
91.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
88%
Program Depth
14 programs
97%
Retention
92%
87%

University of California-Santa Barbara is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

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

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

#11

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.4 / 100
91.4
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
20 programs
99%
Retention
97%
96%

University of California-Berkeley is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, 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% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91 / 100
91
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
9 programs
86%
Retention
93%
88%

College of the Holy Cross is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

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.

#13

Princeton, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.8 / 100
90.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
89%
Program Depth
7 programs
78%
Retention
97%
96%

Princeton University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,922 students with in-state tuition of $59,710.

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

#14

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.6 / 100
90.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
81%
Program Depth
12 programs
95%
Retention
97%
96%

Georgetown University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 20,392 students with in-state tuition of $64,896.

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

#15

West Point, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.4 / 100
90.4
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
94%
Program Depth
9 programs
86%
Retention
96%
94%

United States Military Academy is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,508 students.

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

#16

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.4 / 100
90.4
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
26 programs
100%
Retention
97%
96%

University of California-Los Angeles 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 46,678 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

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

#17

Ann Arbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.4 / 100
90.4
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
74%
Program Depth
18 programs
99%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

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

Field productivity stands at 0% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Northampton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.9 / 100
89.9
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
96%
Program Depth
10 programs
89%
Retention
93%
88%

Smith College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

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

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

#19

Northfield, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.9 / 100
89.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
97%
Program Depth
10 programs
89%
Retention
91%
84%

St Olaf College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,074 students with in-state tuition of $56,970.

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

#20

Clinton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.5 / 100
89.5
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
71%
Retention
96%
94%

Hamilton College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

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

Field productivity stands at 2% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Lewisburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.4 / 100
89.4
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
94%
Program Depth
7 programs
78%
Retention
96%
94%

Bucknell University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

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

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

#22

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.4 / 100
89.4
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
7 programs
78%
Retention
94%
90%

Vassar College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

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

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

#23

Bryn Mawr, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.9 / 100
88.9
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
98%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
90%
82%

Bryn Mawr College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,666 students with in-state tuition of $61,190.

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

#24

Provo, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.9 / 100
88.9
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
86%
Program Depth
17 programs
99%
Retention
89%
80%

Brigham Young University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,074 students with in-state tuition of $6,496.

Field productivity stands at 1% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.7 / 100
88.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
8 programs
82%
Retention
95%
92%

Macalester College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, 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 2% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Haverford, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.4 / 100
88.4
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
98%
Program Depth
10 programs
89%
Retention
94%
90%

Haverford College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,424 students with in-state tuition of $67,522.

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

#27

Durham, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.3 / 100
88.3
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
74%
Program Depth
13 programs
96%
Retention
96%
94%

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

The college enrolls 17,112 students with in-state tuition of $63,450.

Field productivity stands at 0% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Gambier, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.1 / 100
88.1
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
9 programs
86%
Retention
91%
84%

Kenyon College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

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

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

#29

Medford, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.1 / 100
88.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
96%
94%

Tufts University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,274 students with in-state tuition of $66,358.

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

#30

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.8 / 100
87.8
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
69%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Pennsylvania is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, 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% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.7 / 100
87.7
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
7 programs
78%
Retention
97%
96%

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

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

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

#32

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
6 programs
71%
Retention
97%
96%

Amherst College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,910 students with in-state tuition of $66,650.

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

#33

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
14 programs
97%
Retention
91%
84%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

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

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

#34

Williamsburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.2 / 100
87.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
6 programs
71%
Retention
95%
92%

William & Mary is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,762 students with in-state tuition of $18,253.

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

#35

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
70%
Program Depth
12 programs
95%
Retention
97%
96%

University of Florida 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 54,814 students with in-state tuition of $4,477.

Field productivity stands at 0% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
74%
Program Depth
16 programs
98%
Retention
96%
94%

Washington University in St Louis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

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

Field productivity stands at 0% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Grinnell, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
71%
Retention
93%
88%

Grinnell College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,775 students with in-state tuition of $64,342.

Field productivity stands at 2% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.7 / 100
86.7
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
9 programs
86%
Retention
96%
94%

Pomona College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,664 students with in-state tuition of $61,906.

Field productivity stands at 1% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
68%
Program Depth
27 programs
100%
Retention
95%
92%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 55,620 students with in-state tuition of $11,524.

Field productivity stands at 0% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Swarthmore, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
94%
Program Depth
10 programs
89%
Retention
97%
96%

Swarthmore College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

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

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

#41

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.5 / 100
86.5
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
8 programs
82%
Retention
91%
84%

Furman University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,505 students with in-state tuition of $57,902.

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

#42

Athens, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.5 / 100
86.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
71%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
95%
92%

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

The college enrolls 41,615 students with in-state tuition of $9,790.

Field productivity stands at 0% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.4 / 100
86.4
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
75%
Program Depth
9 programs
86%
Retention
93%
88%

University of California-Davis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

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

Field productivity stands at 0% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86 / 100
86
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
93%
88%

University of Rochester is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

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

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

#45

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
76%
Program Depth
8 programs
82%
Retention
96%
94%

Vanderbilt University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, 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% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Santa Cruz, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.6 / 100
85.6
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
78%
Retention
90%
82%

University of California-Santa Cruz is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,764 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

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

#47

Stanford, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.6 / 100
85.6
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
67%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
98%
98%

Stanford University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,446 students with in-state tuition of $61,731.

Field productivity stands at 0% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
7 programs
78%
Retention
99%
99%

Brown University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, 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% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

South Hadley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
7 programs
78%
Retention
90%
82%

Mount Holyoke College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,330 students with in-state tuition of $63,904.

Field productivity stands at 1% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
78%
Program Depth
9 programs
86%
Retention
95%
92%

Wake Forest University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,121 students with in-state tuition of $63,608.

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

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