English Language and Literature colleges in Iowa, ranked by graduates
7 colleges in Iowa awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023: 303 degrees, 2.1% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Iowa graduated the most (162, 3.2% of its class). 3 of the 7 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 80%; the most selective is Grinnell College at 15%.
English Language and Literature colleges in Iowa
Every Iowa 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 Iowa | Public | 162 | 3.2% | 84% | 1330 |
| 2 | Iowa State University | Public | 64 | 1.1% | 89% | 1310 |
| 3 | Drake University | Private | 22 | 3.1% | 64% | 1300 |
| 4 | University of Northern Iowa | Public | 17 | 0.9% | 93% | 1200 |
| 5 | Grinnell College | Private | 16 | 4.2% | 15% | 1470 |
| 6 | Cornell College | Private | 12 | 5.7% | 80% | 1230 |
| 7 | Luther College | Private | 10 | 2.9% | 72% | 1230 |
Questions about English language and literature colleges in Iowa
What is the best college for English language and literature in Iowa?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest English language and literature programs in Iowa are University of Iowa (162), Iowa State University (64), Drake University (22). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Iowa 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 Iowa offer English language and literature?
7 four-year colleges in Iowa awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023, 3 public and 4 private, for 303 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for English language and literature in Iowa?
At the 3 public universities on this list, Iowa 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.