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#1

#1 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

1,500–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$43,846

#2

#2 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,490–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,208

Median Starting Salary

$50,306

#3

#3 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

55

SAT Score

1,210–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$47,691

#4

#4 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

281

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,999

Median Starting Salary

$46,068

#5

#5 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

For students interested in applying to UVA, application packets should include Completion of...

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

118

SAT Score

1,410–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$19,469

Median Starting Salary

$53,180

#6

#6 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

294

SAT Score

1,220–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$49,832

#7

#7 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

the College of the Holy Cross is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,280–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$34,679

Median Starting Salary

$62,227

#8

#8 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

83

SAT Score

1,340–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$43,943

Median Starting Salary

$57,337

#9

#9 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Acceptance Rate

15%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

1,350–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$21,270

Median Starting Salary

$55,332

#10

#10 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Overall, Loyola Marymount University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

72

SAT Score

1,320–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$52,815

Median Starting Salary

$53,481

#11

#11 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

230

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$45,213

#12

#12 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

1,180–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$21,863

Median Starting Salary

$57,326

#13

#13 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

In general, Colgate University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,420–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$27,074

Median Starting Salary

$53,121

#14

#14 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

67

SAT Score

1,500–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$26,123

Median Starting Salary

$45,959

#15

#15 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

231

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$4,848

Median Starting Salary

$47,743

#16

#16 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Barnard College
New York, NY

Barnard College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,440–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$26,009

Median Starting Salary

$51,856

#17

#17 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,150–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$22,273

Median Starting Salary

$61,152

#18

#18 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

1,490–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$20,965

Median Starting Salary

$48,500

#19

#19 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

65

SAT Score

1,450–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$30,559

Median Starting Salary

$57,578

#20

#20 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

the University of California-Santa Barbara is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

160

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$16,874

Median Starting Salary

$47,590

#21

#21 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT

the University of Vermont is a fairly selective school. Around 30,000 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

1,280–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$21,849

Median Starting Salary

$58,022

#22

#22 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Kenyon College is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 8,120 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,380–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$43,044

Median Starting Salary

$59,338

#23

#23 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

State University of New York at New Paltz is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

69

SAT Score

1,180–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$19,592

Median Starting Salary

$52,269

#24

#24 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

In general, Binghamton University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

95

SAT Score

1,340–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$19,535

Median Starting Salary

$51,240

#25

#25 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,490–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$18,647

Median Starting Salary

$46,455

#26

#26 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

86

SAT Score

1,130–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$24,507

Median Starting Salary

$58,464

#27

#27 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

172

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,487

Median Starting Salary

$48,725

#28

#28 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,420–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$35,566

Median Starting Salary

$52,288

#29

#29 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

94

SAT Score

1,370–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$10,614

Median Starting Salary

$51,443

#30

#30 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,430–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$30,603

Median Starting Salary

$52,519

#31

#31 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Overall, William & Mary is a highly selective school. Around 18,000 applications are received by William &...

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

1,390–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$25,688

Median Starting Salary

$56,904

#32

#32 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Brown University
Providence, RI

Every year, 50,600 students apply to Brown University through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,500–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$26,723

Median Starting Salary

$53,014

#33

#33 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

103

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$5,181

Median Starting Salary

$47,811

#34

#34 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

92

SAT Score

1,180–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$17,240

Median Starting Salary

$51,539

#35

#35 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,500–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$19,491

Median Starting Salary

$44,536

#36

#36 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,460–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$22,776

Median Starting Salary

$54,662

#37

#37 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Generally, Skidmore College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,330–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$33,389

Median Starting Salary

$55,398

#38

#38 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

1,080–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,000

Median Starting Salary

$57,715

#39

#39 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Generally, Montclair State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

118

SAT Score

950–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$13,742

Median Starting Salary

$52,721

#40

#40 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI

Hillsdale College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,370–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$24,196

Median Starting Salary

$49,275

#41

#41 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,490–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$46,467

#42

#42 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

980–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$18,628

Median Starting Salary

$56,415

#43

#43 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

115

SAT Score

1,240–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$53,284

#44

#44 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

the University of Florida is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

168

SAT Score

1,310–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$48,048

#45

#45 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University is a non selective school. Around 11,000 applications are received by Sonoma State...

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

73

SAT Score

950–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$15,507

Median Starting Salary

$52,581

#46

#46 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,500–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$36,991

Median Starting Salary

$46,963

#47

#47 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

1,140–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$13,993

Median Starting Salary

$55,214

#48

#48 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,430–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$31,494

Median Starting Salary

$53,342

#49

#49 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,200–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$35,036

Median Starting Salary

$55,160

#50

#50 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,490–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$18,698

Median Starting Salary

$45,074

#51

#51 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

177

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$48,105

#52

#52 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,360–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$35,765

Median Starting Salary

$52,678

#53

#53 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY

In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

87

SAT Score

1,100–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$17,714

Median Starting Salary

$50,809

#54

#54 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

96

SAT Score

1,200–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$60,371

#55

#55 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

The University of the South is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,270–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$33,061

Median Starting Salary

$58,460

#56

#56 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

100

SAT Score

1,370–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$51,145

#57

#57 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College is widely considered to be one of the most selective liberal arts schools in the country, ...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,430–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$21,367

Median Starting Salary

$47,550

#58

#58 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,310–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$39,072

Median Starting Salary

$57,433

#59

#59 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

120

SAT Score

1,360–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$51,667

#60

#60 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Davidson College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,380–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$26,704

Median Starting Salary

$54,139

#61

#61 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

1,110–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$23,287

Median Starting Salary

$59,844

#62

#62 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,320–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$32,704

Median Starting Salary

$57,072

#63

#63 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Haverford College is a extremely selective school. They receive approximately 5,700 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,440–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$23,476

Median Starting Salary

$50,971

#64

#64 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,310–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$26,171

Median Starting Salary

$57,518

#65

#65 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

32%

Annual Degrees Awarded

160

SAT Score

1,240–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$49,965

#66

#66 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Generally, Washington and Lee University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,420–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$24,733

Median Starting Salary

$58,673

#67

#67 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

108

SAT Score

1,280–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$54,635

#68

#68 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

SUNY College at Geneseo is a fairly selective school. Approximately 9,070 applications are received by the...

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,170–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$19,557

Median Starting Salary

$56,662

#69

#69 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,050–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$37,085

Median Starting Salary

$51,753

#70

#70 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Generally, CUNY Queens College is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

108

SAT Score

1,050–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$6,434

Median Starting Salary

$48,460

#71

#71 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

341

SAT Score

1,210–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$13,108

Median Starting Salary

$48,759

#72

#72 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,390–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$33,467

Median Starting Salary

$52,503

#73

#73 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

229

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$9,346

Median Starting Salary

$49,007

#74

#74 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,430–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$27,491

Median Starting Salary

$59,131

#75

#75 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

In general, Rhodes College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,310–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$30,672

Median Starting Salary

$59,311

#76

#76 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,390–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$30,790

Median Starting Salary

$56,528

#77

#77 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College is a non selective school. They receive 1,893 applications every year .

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,280–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$29,961

Median Starting Salary

$57,131

#78

#78 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

132

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,033

Median Starting Salary

$47,719

#79

#79 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

84

SAT Score

1,320–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$17,213

Median Starting Salary

$48,144

#80

#80 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore is one of the most selective schools in the country, choosing to accept only about 1,030 of 14,700...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,440–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$20,715

Median Starting Salary

$47,479

#81

#81 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Generally, Wake Forest University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

22%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

1,260–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,197

Median Starting Salary

$60,348

#82

#82 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,150–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$20,714

Median Starting Salary

$57,924

#83

#83 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

156

SAT Score

890–1,020

Est. Net Price *

$8,105

Median Starting Salary

$49,986

#84

#84 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 22,500 applications...

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

93

SAT Score

960–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$4,974

Median Starting Salary

$48,532

#85

#85 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

120

SAT Score

1,290–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$54,410

#86

#86 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

132

SAT Score

1,340–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$52,127

#87

#87 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

105

SAT Score

1,330–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$51,585

#88

#88 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

142

SAT Score

1,060–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$13,951

Median Starting Salary

$51,088

#89

#89 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

105

SAT Score

1,280–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$49,431

#90

#90 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

92

SAT Score

1,270–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$56,563

#91

#91 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

92

SAT Score

1,090–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$13,084

Median Starting Salary

$53,910

#92

#92 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,110–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$31,416

Median Starting Salary

$57,025

#93

#93 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

101

SAT Score

1,250–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$17,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,788

#94

#94 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

78

SAT Score

900–1,020

Est. Net Price *

$10,747

Median Starting Salary

$53,318

#95

#95 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Generally, Illinois State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

107

SAT Score

1,020–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$20,551

Median Starting Salary

$56,647

#96

#96 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

85

SAT Score

1,300–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$14,852

Median Starting Salary

$51,925

#97

#97 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Boston is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

1,090–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$17,123

Median Starting Salary

$51,233

#98

#98 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

95

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$48,089

#99

#99 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, NC

the University of North Carolina at Asheville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,110–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$14,730

Median Starting Salary

$51,593

#100

#100 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

SUNY College at Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

1,010–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$12,329

Median Starting Salary

$51,426

#101

#101 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,500–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$25,606

Median Starting Salary

$48,146

#102

#102 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

118

SAT Score

1,190–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,836

Median Starting Salary

$53,675

#103

#103 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,350–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$33,882

Median Starting Salary

$62,516

#104

#104 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

Acceptance Rate

30%

Annual Degrees Awarded

79

SAT Score

1,230–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$19,184

Median Starting Salary

$53,445

#105

#105 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

143

SAT Score

1,280–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$13,521

Median Starting Salary

$50,379

#106

#106 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

175

SAT Score

1,150–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$11,004

Median Starting Salary

$48,353

#107

#107 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

152

SAT Score

1,170–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$51,699

#108

#108 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

101

SAT Score

1,140–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$21,296

Median Starting Salary

$52,080

#109

#109 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

California State University-Stanislaus is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

77

SAT Score

840–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$7,555

Median Starting Salary

$51,008

#110

#110 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,060–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$30,842

Median Starting Salary

$58,872

#111

#111 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston...

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

62

SAT Score

1,370–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$27,829

Median Starting Salary

$53,965

#112

#112 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Centre College
Danville, KY

In general, Centre College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,270–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$23,584

Median Starting Salary

$55,541

#113

#113 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

157

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$13,267

Median Starting Salary

$50,444

#114

#114 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Generally, St Lawrence University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,270–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$33,283

Median Starting Salary

$55,896

#115

#115 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

1,390–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$50,263

Median Starting Salary

$51,321

#116

#116 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,500–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,902

Median Starting Salary

$49,790

#117

#117 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Utah State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

116

SAT Score

1,050–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$14,577

Median Starting Salary

$51,565

#118

#118 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,240–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$31,192

Median Starting Salary

$57,661

#119

#119 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA

Overall, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

72

SAT Score

1,090–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$22,973

Median Starting Salary

$58,087

#120

#120 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,290–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$35,832

Median Starting Salary

$58,260

#121

#121 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Dallas
Irving, TX

the University of Dallas is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,160–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$27,250

Median Starting Salary

$56,213

#122

#122 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,210–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$26,981

Median Starting Salary

$58,575

#123

#123 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,440–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$21,362

Median Starting Salary

$50,577

#124

#124 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,350–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$37,186

Median Starting Salary

$58,040

#125

#125 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Brandeis University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,380–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$45,565

Median Starting Salary

$53,412

#126

#126 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

100

SAT Score

980–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$17,105

Median Starting Salary

$55,188

#127

#127 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

79

SAT Score

1,200–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,880

Median Starting Salary

$51,251

#128

#128 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

1,220–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$22,427

Median Starting Salary

$54,938

#129

#129 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,370–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,220

Median Starting Salary

$56,062

#130

#130 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

78

SAT Score

1,120–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$55,526

#131

#131 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,110–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$18,129

Median Starting Salary

$57,584

#132

#132 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 3,510 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,140–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$35,080

Median Starting Salary

$63,350

#133

#133 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

67

SAT Score

1,250–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$19,301

Median Starting Salary

$56,044

#134

#134 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Reed College
Portland, OR

Reed College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,340–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$33,106

Median Starting Salary

$56,502

#135

#135 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,250–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$26,368

Median Starting Salary

$56,244

#136

#136 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

In general, the University of Southern Maine is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,000–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$12,343

Median Starting Salary

$51,228

#137

#137 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,470–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$26,060

Median Starting Salary

$52,063

#138

#138 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ

Overall, Rutgers University-Camden is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,040–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$14,151

Median Starting Salary

$52,491

#139

#139 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

the University of North Florida is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

74

SAT Score

1,000–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$11,338

Median Starting Salary

$50,591

#140

#140 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,170–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$35,317

Median Starting Salary

$52,662

#141

#141 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Generally, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

115

SAT Score

980–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$13,159

Median Starting Salary

$51,026

#142

#142 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

170

SAT Score

990–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$14,120

Median Starting Salary

$52,436

#143

#143 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,050–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$28,746

Median Starting Salary

$58,851

#144

#144 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Drew University
Madison, NJ

In general, Drew University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,140–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$28,183

Median Starting Salary

$55,532

#145

#145 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,190–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$27,839

Median Starting Salary

$55,325

#146

#146 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

Acceptance Rate

32%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,030–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$17,341

Median Starting Salary

$51,600

#147

#147 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

74

SAT Score

1,180–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$54,950

#148

#148 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

California State University-San Bernardino is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

93

SAT Score

900–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$8,805

Median Starting Salary

$51,205

#149

#149 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College is a highly selective school. They receive roughly 5,500 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,340–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$39,935

Median Starting Salary

$57,897

#150

#150 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

199

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$48,539

#151

#151 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

91

SAT Score

1,040–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$21,294

Median Starting Salary

$53,134

#152

#152 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

55

SAT Score

1,030–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$17,225

Median Starting Salary

$56,516

#153

#153 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,270–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$32,863

Median Starting Salary

$57,002

#154

#154 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

1,220–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,234

Median Starting Salary

$55,823

#155

#155 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA

Overall, Westmont College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,300–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$33,112

Median Starting Salary

$58,799

#156

#156 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,120–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$22,976

Median Starting Salary

$57,472

#157

#157 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

154

SAT Score

1,070–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$9,881

Median Starting Salary

$48,444

#158

#158 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

81

SAT Score

1,150–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$18,479

Median Starting Salary

$50,917

#159

#159 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

990–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$17,008

Median Starting Salary

$53,483

#160

#160 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Overall, The College of Wooster is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,270–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$28,976

Median Starting Salary

$57,304

#161

#161 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

90

SAT Score

1,130–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$10,384

Median Starting Salary

$50,067

#162

#162 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

88

SAT Score

1,130–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,399

Median Starting Salary

$49,418

#163

#163 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Washington State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

106

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,911

Median Starting Salary

$51,839

#164

#164 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Generally, Washington College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,200–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$31,650

Median Starting Salary

$59,738

#165

#165 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

1,140–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$19,889

Median Starting Salary

$56,015

#166

#166 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,370–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$46,462

Median Starting Salary

$60,221

#167

#167 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

130

SAT Score

1,160–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,056

Median Starting Salary

$48,639

#168

#168 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

In general, DePaul University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

1,110–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$32,151

Median Starting Salary

$53,735

#169

#169 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

103

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,273

Median Starting Salary

$48,968

#170

#170 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$13,017

Median Starting Salary

$49,102

#171

#171 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

143

SAT Score

1,010–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$15,283

Median Starting Salary

$51,280

#172

#172 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

970–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$17,873

Median Starting Salary

$57,259

#173

#173 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

California State University-Fullerton is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

154

SAT Score

1,000–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$7,925

Median Starting Salary

$50,002

#174

#174 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

75

SAT Score

1,140–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$20,592

Median Starting Salary

$54,022

#175

#175 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,070–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$16,261

Median Starting Salary

$53,300

#176

#176 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

97

SAT Score

1,030–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$9,711

Median Starting Salary

$49,528

#177

#177 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA

Generally, Washington & Jefferson College is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,010–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$25,636

Median Starting Salary

$58,259

#178

#178 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

108

SAT Score

1,020–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$17,589

Median Starting Salary

$49,149

#179

#179 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Trinity University
San Antonio, TX

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,320–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$30,038

Median Starting Salary

$55,135

#180

#180 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

1,200–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$50,027

#181

#181 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,480–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$49,426

#182

#182 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Assumption University
Worcester, MA

Assumption University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

990–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$28,911

Median Starting Salary

$62,104

#183

#183 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Generally, the College of Charleston is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

1,150–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$21,120

Median Starting Salary

$53,744

#184

#184 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Towson University
Towson, MD

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

74

SAT Score

1,010–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$14,443

Median Starting Salary

$55,173

#185

#185 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

1,220–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$38,727

Median Starting Salary

$60,037

#186

#186 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

67

SAT Score

1,150–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$21,105

Median Starting Salary

$52,573

#187

#187 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

95

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$23,935

Median Starting Salary

$55,686

#188

#188 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

In general, Allegheny College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,130–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$26,719

Median Starting Salary

$54,275

#189

#189 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

1,090–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$53,817

#190

#190 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

1,100–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,076

Median Starting Salary

$56,655

#191

#191 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Generally, William Paterson University of New Jersey is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

990–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$12,967

Median Starting Salary

$53,167

#192

#192 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

In general, Whittier College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,160–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$28,368

Median Starting Salary

$55,917

#193

#193 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

California State University-Sacramento is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

148

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$11,596

Median Starting Salary

$50,819

#194

#194 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,140–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$31,014

Median Starting Salary

$56,395

#195

#195 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

72

SAT Score

1,110–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$50,863

#196

#196 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

In general, Biola University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,120–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$31,522

Median Starting Salary

$55,070

#197

#197 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$37,610

Median Starting Salary

$61,401

#198

#198 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Willamette University
Salem, OR

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,150–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$32,957

Median Starting Salary

$57,366

#199

#199 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

94

SAT Score

1,010–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$12,480

Median Starting Salary

$48,370

#200

#200 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,450–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$57,135

#201

#201 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

960–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,377

Median Starting Salary

$52,470

#202

#202 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,210–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$30,297

Median Starting Salary

$58,820

#203

#203 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

99

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,219

Median Starting Salary

$49,111

#204

#204 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Overall, Scripps College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,410–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$43,923

Median Starting Salary

$54,554

#205

#205 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA

Agnes Scott College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 1,900 applications...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,160–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$24,305

Median Starting Salary

$53,348

#206

#206 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

1,060–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$17,250

Median Starting Salary

$52,606

#207

#207 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

1,100–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$54,344

#208

#208 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

71

SAT Score

930–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$13,873

Median Starting Salary

$50,016

#209

#209 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Union College
Schenectady, NY

Generally, Union College is a highly selective school. They receive about 8,460 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,320–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$41,136

Median Starting Salary

$62,615

#210

#210 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Generally, Hanover College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,130–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$26,599

Median Starting Salary

$57,489

#211

#211 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

990–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$51,082

#212

#212 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,070–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$31,168

Median Starting Salary

$56,168

#213

#213 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

109

SAT Score

1,010–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$12,664

Median Starting Salary

$51,075

#214

#214 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Hendrix College
Conway, AR

Hendrix College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,140–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$22,626

Median Starting Salary

$52,659

#215

#215 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Hope College
Holland, MI

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,100–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$25,800

Median Starting Salary

$59,116

#216

#216 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

In general, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

1,110–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$10,979

Median Starting Salary

$51,902

#217

#217 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

Overall, Mount Saint Mary College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,080–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$23,439

Median Starting Salary

$55,616

#218

#218 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University is a highly selective school. The institution receives roughly 8,790 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,260–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$32,053

Median Starting Salary

$58,056

#219

#219 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

1,020–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$16,361

Median Starting Salary

$50,886

#220

#220 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ

In general, Georgian Court University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,070–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$18,187

Median Starting Salary

$55,007

#221

#221 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Generally, Wittenberg University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,080–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$22,912

Median Starting Salary

$57,527

#222

#222 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

In general, Salisbury University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,180–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$19,756

Median Starting Salary

$57,981

#223

#223 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

the University of Puget Sound is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,210–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$41,363

Median Starting Salary

$60,189

#224

#224 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

1,070–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$16,208

Median Starting Salary

$53,694

#225

#225 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,020–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$12,202

Median Starting Salary

$53,678

#226

#226 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Austin College
Sherman, TX

Austin College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,170–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$24,739

Median Starting Salary

$52,399

#227

#227 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

In general, California State University-Chico is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

69

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,517

Median Starting Salary

$50,516

#228

#228 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

62

SAT Score

1,090–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,310

Median Starting Salary

$55,548

#229

#229 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

69

SAT Score

980–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$19,046

Median Starting Salary

$53,754

#230

#230 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

810–1,040

Est. Net Price *

$7,521

Median Starting Salary

$50,818

#231

#231 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,430–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$26,680

Median Starting Salary

$50,037

#232

#232 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,200–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$18,709

Median Starting Salary

$52,667

#233

#233 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

California State University-Northridge is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

165

SAT Score

900–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$8,936

Median Starting Salary

$50,020

#234

#234 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Generally, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,080–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$13,130

Median Starting Salary

$58,147

#235

#235 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Mills College
Oakland, CA

Generally, Mills College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,380–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$25,283

Median Starting Salary

$50,184

#236

#236 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

In general, Colorado College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,300–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$33,178

Median Starting Salary

$57,065

#237

#237 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,190–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$27,700

Median Starting Salary

$63,579

#238

#238 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,240–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$32,926

Median Starting Salary

$60,357

#239

#239 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Overall, Saint Mary's College of California is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,080–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$32,129

Median Starting Salary

$56,744

#240

#240 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,030–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$21,772

Median Starting Salary

$58,175

#241

#241 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,040–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$22,645

Median Starting Salary

$56,830

#242

#242 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,080–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$23,087

Median Starting Salary

$59,384

#243

#243 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

In general, the University of North Georgia is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

980–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$11,721

Median Starting Salary

$53,091

#244

#244 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,140–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$18,274

Median Starting Salary

$58,938

#245

#245 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,150–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$30,096

Median Starting Salary

$59,726

#246

#246 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA

Randolph-Macon College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,040–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$28,389

Median Starting Salary

$58,885

#247

#247 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,450–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$28,701

Median Starting Salary

$51,247

#248

#248 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Hollins University
Roanoke, VA

Hollins University is a fairly selective school. The school receives approximately 3,280 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,150–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$21,207

Median Starting Salary

$52,608

#249

#249 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,110–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$16,805

Median Starting Salary

$55,203

#250

#250 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

1,230–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$37,511

Median Starting Salary

$53,435

#251

#251 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

970–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$35,251

Median Starting Salary

$50,738

#252

#252 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Northwest University
Kirkland, WA

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,070–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$23,722

Median Starting Salary

$53,461

#253

#253 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

California State University-San Marcos is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

71

SAT Score

950–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$10,463

Median Starting Salary

$51,024

#254

#254 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,110–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$25,310

Median Starting Salary

$59,418

#255

#255 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

1,170–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$36,225

Median Starting Salary

$58,633

#256

#256 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Generally, Ball State University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,100–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$12,615

Median Starting Salary

$56,756

#257

#257 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives approximately 4,310...

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,190–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$30,496

Median Starting Salary

$59,611

#258

#258 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,140–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$25,767

Median Starting Salary

$57,039

#259

#259 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,210–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$17,692

Median Starting Salary

$50,412

#260

#260 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,230–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$34,259

Median Starting Salary

$60,774

#261

#261 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,160–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$22,077

Median Starting Salary

$52,028

#262

#262 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,260–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$24,577

Median Starting Salary

$54,151

#263

#263 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN

Overall, the University of Minnesota-Morris is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$11,169

Median Starting Salary

$54,307

#264

#264 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN

the University of Northwestern-St Paul is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,080–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$25,704

Median Starting Salary

$56,872

#265

#265 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

84

SAT Score

990–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$17,115

Median Starting Salary

$52,799

#266

#266 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,000 out of 50,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,500–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$23,694

Median Starting Salary

$49,551

#267

#267 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

78

SAT Score

890–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$7,507

Median Starting Salary

$50,750

#268

#268 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 16,900 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

1,100–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$20,963

Median Starting Salary

$55,303

#269

#269 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College is a extremely selective school. They receive roughly 8,430 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,360–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$36,095

Median Starting Salary

$55,302

#270

#270 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

970–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$16,551

Median Starting Salary

$53,117

#271

#271 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

Lebanon Valley College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,130–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$26,743

Median Starting Salary

$58,765

#272

#272 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

65

SAT Score

1,100–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,098

Median Starting Salary

$51,100

#273

#273 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,480–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$19,962

Median Starting Salary

$47,389

#274

#274 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,030–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$5,972

Median Starting Salary

$48,679

#275

#275 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

54

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,670

Median Starting Salary

$51,696

#276

#276 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

980–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$18,354

Median Starting Salary

$51,423

#277

#277 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

930–1,010

Est. Net Price *

$7,274

Median Starting Salary

$52,167

#278

#278 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester, NH

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,040–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$18,923

Median Starting Salary

$59,801

#279

#279 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Millsaps College
Jackson, MS

Millsaps College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives about 2,210 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,120–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$27,260

Median Starting Salary

$54,462

#280

#280 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA

Generally, Oglethorpe University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,090–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$20,094

Median Starting Salary

$51,064

#281

#281 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The King's College
New York, NY

The King's College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,200–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$34,192

Median Starting Salary

$53,579

#282

#282 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,200–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$33,546

Median Starting Salary

$60,193

#283

#283 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,040–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$18,525

Median Starting Salary

$57,322

#284

#284 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$21,935

Median Starting Salary

$55,074

#285

#285 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Ripon College
Ripon, WI

Ripon College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$21,999

Median Starting Salary

$57,169

#286

#286 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,080–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$18,693

Median Starting Salary

$53,628

#287

#287 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Fisk University
Nashville, TN

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,060–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$20,578

Median Starting Salary

$51,712

#288

#288 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Overall, Bucknell University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,330–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$39,965

Median Starting Salary

$57,916

#289

#289 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Generally, Boise State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,050–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,724

Median Starting Salary

$51,760

#290

#290 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,460–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$30,479

Median Starting Salary

$53,693

#291

#291 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,020–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,036

Median Starting Salary

$50,993

#292

#292 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,050–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$21,571

Median Starting Salary

$55,280

#293

#293 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,000–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$16,324

Median Starting Salary

$54,734

#294

#294 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

90

SAT Score

1,000–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$14,262

Median Starting Salary

$50,499

#295

#295 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

74

SAT Score

1,030–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$18,079

Median Starting Salary

$51,354

#296

#296 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Overall, Rhode Island College is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

890–1,030

Est. Net Price *

$11,014

Median Starting Salary

$53,336

#297

#297 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

910–1,010

Est. Net Price *

$5,383

Median Starting Salary

$51,094

#298

#298 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD

Northern State University is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 1,320 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

970–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$17,264

Median Starting Salary

$54,799

#299

#299 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,140–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$22,601

Median Starting Salary

$51,306

#300

#300 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,060–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$20,695

Median Starting Salary

$57,674

#301

#301 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA

Georgia College & State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,070–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$20,301

Median Starting Salary

$57,320

#302

#302 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,310–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$50,551

Median Starting Salary

$56,681

#303

#303 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

California State University-Channel Islands is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

870–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$13,540

Median Starting Salary

$51,119

#304

#304 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,480–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$23,432

Median Starting Salary

$53,834

#305

#305 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

950–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$17,088

Median Starting Salary

$52,927

#306

#306 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,080–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$30,050

Median Starting Salary

$54,780

#307

#307 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

59

SAT Score

1,010–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$10,633

Median Starting Salary

$49,854

#308

#308 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,030–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$19,700

Median Starting Salary

$52,214

#309

#309 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

California State University-Los Angeles is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

79

SAT Score

870–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$5,801

Median Starting Salary

$50,281

#310

#310 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,540–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$20,232

Median Starting Salary

$46,065

#311

#311 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Hood College
Frederick, MD

Hood College is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 3,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$23,624

Median Starting Salary

$54,986

#312

#312 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,190–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$25,271

Median Starting Salary

$54,050

#313

#313 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,040–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$14,417

Median Starting Salary

$52,414

#314

#314 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Overall, Luther College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,110–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$25,734

Median Starting Salary

$59,103

#315

#315 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Berea College
Berea, KY

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,140–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$2,020

Median Starting Salary

$48,258

#316

#316 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Generally, Colby College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,430–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$16,951

Median Starting Salary

$56,054

#317

#317 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

96

SAT Score

1,010–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$7,899

Median Starting Salary

$52,428

#318

#318 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Corban University
Salem, OR

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,020–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$26,231

Median Starting Salary

$57,342

#319

#319 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,400–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$34,837

Median Starting Salary

$58,446

#320