English Language and Literature colleges in Missouri, ranked by graduates
17 colleges in Missouri awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023: 413 degrees, 1.6% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Missouri State University graduated the most (62, 1.9% of its class). 9 of the 17 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 72%; the most selective is Washington University in St. Louis at 12%.
English Language and Literature colleges in Missouri
Every Missouri 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 | Missouri State University | Public | 62 | 1.9% | 91% | 1210 |
| 2 | University of Missouri | Public | 56 | 0.9% | 78% | 1330 |
| 3 | Truman State University | Public | 47 | 6.8% | 84% | 1310 |
| 4 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | Public | 41 | 2.6% | 72% | 1270 |
| 5 | Washington University in St. Louis | Private | 37 | 1.9% | 12% | 1550 |
| 6 | Missouri-St. Louis | Public | 22 | 1.6% | 63% | 1120 |
| 7 | Columbia College (MO) | Private | 18 | 1.8% | 65% | 1120 |
| 8 | Saint Louis University | Private | 16 | 1.1% | 75% | 1370 |
| 9 | Southeast Missouri State University | Public | 16 | 1% | 74% | 1120 |
| 10 | Lindenwood University | Private | 15 | 1.6% | 57% | 1140 |
| 11 | Maryville University | Private | 15 | 1.3% | 95% | 1150 |
| 12 | Missouri Southern State | Public | 14 | 2.1% | 97% | 1100 |
| 13 | Rockhurst University | Private | 13 | 2.8% | 70% | 1150 |
| 14 | Central Missouri | Public | 11 | 0.8% | 64% | 1120 |
| 15 | Drury University | Private | 10 | 3.2% | 58% | 1240 |
| 16 | Missouri S&T | Public | 10 | 0.8% | 73% | 1120 |
| 17 | College of the Ozarks | Private | 10 | 3% | 12% | 1120 |
Questions about English language and literature colleges in Missouri
What is the best college for English language and literature in Missouri?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest English language and literature programs in Missouri are Missouri State University (62), University of Missouri (56), Truman State University (47). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Missouri 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 Missouri offer English language and literature?
17 four-year colleges in Missouri awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023, 9 public and 8 private, for 413 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for English language and literature in Missouri?
At the 9 public universities on this list, Missouri 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.