English Language and Literature colleges in Oregon, ranked by graduates
12 colleges in Oregon awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023: 378 degrees, 2% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Portland State University graduated the most (98, 2.9% of its class). 6 of the 12 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 89%; the most selective is Oregon State University at 77%.
English Language and Literature colleges in Oregon
Every Oregon 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 | Portland State University | Public | 98 | 2.9% | 91% | 1180 |
| 2 | University of Oregon | Public | 67 | 1.6% | 88% | 1340 |
| 3 | Oregon State University | Public | 57 | 0.9% | 77% | 1310 |
| 4 | Lewis & Clark College | Private | 28 | 6.4% | 78% | 1370 |
| 5 | Eastern Oregon University | Public | 27 | 4.6% | 98% | 1080 |
| 6 | Southern Oregon University | Public | 25 | 3.9% | 89% | 1140 |
| 7 | University of Portland | Private | 18 | 2.4% | 89% | 1340 |
| 8 | George Fox University | Private | 13 | 2.2% | 94% | 1210 |
| 9 | Western Oregon University | Public | 12 | 1.5% | 98% | 1120 |
| 10 | Corban University | Private | 12 | 7.1% | 94% | 1120 |
| 11 | Willamette University | Private | 11 | 3.7% | 77% | 1300 |
| 12 | Linfield University | Private | 10 | 2% | 85% | 1230 |
Questions about English language and literature colleges in Oregon
What is the best college for English language and literature in Oregon?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest English language and literature programs in Oregon are Portland State University (98), University of Oregon (67), Oregon State University (57). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Oregon 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 Oregon offer English language and literature?
12 four-year colleges in Oregon awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023, 6 public and 6 private, for 378 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for English language and literature in Oregon?
At the 6 public universities on this list, Oregon 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.