English Language and Literature colleges in Kentucky, ranked by graduates
10 colleges in Kentucky awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023: 254 degrees, 1.3% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Kentucky graduated the most (56, 1.1% of its class). 7 of the 10 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 86%; the most selective is Centre College at 54%.
English Language and Literature colleges in Kentucky
Every Kentucky 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 Kentucky | Public | 56 | 1.1% | 93% | 1280 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky University | Public | 36 | 1.3% | 94% | 1180 |
| 3 | Northern Kentucky University | Public | 32 | 1.7% | 68% | 1150 |
| 4 | Murray State University | Public | 29 | 1.9% | 86% | 1160 |
| 5 | Eastern Kentucky University | Public | 26 | 1.2% | 78% | 1100 |
| 6 | University of Louisville | Public | 25 | 0.9% | 79% | 1280 |
| 7 | Morehead State University | Public | 19 | 2% | 77% | 1100 |
| 8 | Bellarmine University | Private | 11 | 1.9% | 86% | 1240 |
| 9 | Centre College | Private | 10 | 3.3% | 54% | 1330 |
| 10 | University of the Cumberlands | Private | 10 | 0.7% | 99% | 1130 |
Questions about English language and literature colleges in Kentucky
What is the best college for English language and literature in Kentucky?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest English language and literature programs in Kentucky are University of Kentucky (56), Western Kentucky University (36), Northern Kentucky University (32). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Kentucky 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 Kentucky offer English language and literature?
10 four-year colleges in Kentucky awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023, 7 public and 3 private, for 254 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for English language and literature in Kentucky?
At the 7 public universities on this list, Kentucky 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.