English Language and Literature colleges in Connecticut, ranked by graduates
10 colleges in Connecticut awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023: 351 degrees, 2.2% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Connecticut graduated the most (105, 1.8% of its class). 3 of the 10 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 52%; the most selective is Yale University at 4%.
English Language and Literature colleges in Connecticut
Every Connecticut college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its English language and literature page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Connecticut | Public | 105 | 1.8% | 52% | 1370 |
| 2 | Yale University | Private | 56 | 3.4% | 4% | 1570 |
| 3 | Wesleyan University | Private | 51 | 6.7% | 16% | 1490 |
| 4 | Eastern Connecticut State | Public | 35 | 4.3% | 83% | 1180 |
| 5 | Southern Connecticut State | Public | 28 | 1.8% | 91% | 1100 |
| 6 | Trinity College | Private | 21 | 3.9% | 29% | 1400 |
| 7 | Fairfield University | Private | 17 | 1.6% | 33% | 1310 |
| 8 | Sacred Heart University | Private | 15 | 1% | 65% | 1200 |
| 9 | Quinnipiac University | Private | 12 | 0.7% | 72% | 1250 |
| 10 | Connecticut College | Private | 11 | 2.9% | 37% | 1420 |
Questions about English language and literature colleges in Connecticut
What is the best college for English language and literature in Connecticut?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest English language and literature programs in Connecticut are University of Connecticut (105), Yale University (56), Wesleyan University (51). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Connecticut college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Connecticut offer English language and literature?
10 four-year colleges in Connecticut awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023, 3 public and 7 private, for 351 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for English language and literature in Connecticut?
At the 3 public universities on this list, Connecticut residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
English Language and Literature elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.