English Language and Literature colleges in Louisiana, ranked by graduates
12 colleges in Louisiana awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023: 308 degrees, 1.6% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Louisiana State University graduated the most (79, 1.5% of its class). 10 of the 12 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 86%; the most selective is Tulane University at 14%.
English Language and Literature colleges in Louisiana
Every Louisiana 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 | Louisiana State University | Public | 79 | 1.5% | 73% | 1290 |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Public | 37 | 1.6% | 87% | 1190 |
| 3 | LSU Alexandria | Public | 30 | 4.2% | 78% | 1100 |
| 4 | Tulane University | Private | 29 | 1.4% | 14% | 1500 |
| 5 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Public | 24 | 1.4% | 99% | 1100 |
| 6 | Loyola University New Orleans | Private | 23 | 3.7% | 93% | 1260 |
| 7 | University of New Orleans | Public | 20 | 2.6% | 74% | 1150 |
| 8 | McNeese State University | Public | 17 | 1.7% | 78% | 1080 |
| 9 | Nicholls State University | Public | 15 | 1.7% | 91% | 1080 |
| 10 | Louisiana Tech University | Public | 13 | 0.9% | 86% | 1250 |
| 11 | Northwestern State University | Public | 11 | 0.9% | 93% | 1070 |
| 12 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Public | 10 | 0.9% | 85% | 1130 |
Questions about English language and literature colleges in Louisiana
What is the best college for English language and literature in Louisiana?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest English language and literature programs in Louisiana are Louisiana State University (79), University of Louisiana at Lafayette (37), LSU Alexandria (30). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Louisiana 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 Louisiana offer English language and literature?
12 four-year colleges in Louisiana awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023, 10 public and 2 private, for 308 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for English language and literature in Louisiana?
At the 10 public universities on this list, Louisiana 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.