English Language and Literature colleges in Maryland, ranked by graduates
11 colleges in Maryland awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023: 377 degrees, 1.9% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Maryland graduated the most (103, 1.3% of its class). 6 of the 11 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 72%; the most selective is Johns Hopkins University at 6%.
English Language and Literature colleges in Maryland
Every Maryland 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 Maryland | Public | 103 | 1.3% | 45% | 1470 |
| 2 | Towson University | Public | 61 | 1.5% | 82% | 1220 |
| 3 | U.S. Naval Academy | Public | 56 | 5.3% | 9% | 1400 |
| 4 | University of Maryland Baltimore County | Public | 36 | 1.6% | 72% | 1330 |
| 5 | Salisbury University | Public | 27 | 1.8% | 87% | 1250 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University | Private | 24 | 1.8% | 6% | 1560 |
| 7 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Public | 20 | 6% | 69% | 1260 |
| 8 | Washington College | Private | 18 | 7.2% | 57% | 1230 |
| 9 | McDaniel College | Private | 12 | 3.1% | 78% | 1200 |
| 10 | Hood College | Private | 10 | 3.7% | 78% | 1230 |
| 11 | Stevenson University | Private | 10 | 1.5% | 79% | 1230 |
Questions about English language and literature colleges in Maryland
What is the best college for English language and literature in Maryland?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest English language and literature programs in Maryland are University of Maryland (103), Towson University (61), U.S. Naval Academy (56). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Maryland 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 Maryland offer English language and literature?
11 four-year colleges in Maryland awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023, 6 public and 5 private, for 377 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for English language and literature in Maryland?
At the 6 public universities on this list, Maryland 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.