English Language and Literature colleges in South Carolina, ranked by graduates
12 colleges in South Carolina awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023: 388 degrees, 1.9% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Clemson University graduated the most (121, 2.1% of its class). 8 of the 12 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 67%; the most selective is Clemson University at 38%.
English Language and Literature colleges in South Carolina
Every South Carolina 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 | Clemson University | Public | 121 | 2.1% | 38% | 1400 |
| 2 | University of South Carolina | Public | 70 | 1.2% | 60% | 1350 |
| 3 | College of Charleston | Public | 50 | 2.4% | 60% | 1300 |
| 4 | Wofford College | Private | 23 | 5.1% | 52% | 1320 |
| 5 | USC Upstate | Public | 22 | 2.2% | 67% | 1100 |
| 6 | Coastal Carolina University | Public | 19 | 1% | 75% | 1200 |
| 7 | Winthrop University | Public | 19 | 2.3% | 79% | 1170 |
| 8 | Anderson University (SC) | Private | 17 | 2.6% | 55% | 1150 |
| 9 | Furman University | Private | 13 | 2.7% | 43% | 1360 |
| 10 | Presbyterian College | Private | 12 | 5.7% | 68% | 1140 |
| 11 | Lander University | Public | 12 | 1.6% | 81% | 1120 |
| 12 | Francis Marion University | Public | 10 | 2.1% | 86% | 1120 |
Questions about English language and literature colleges in South Carolina
What is the best college for English language and literature in South Carolina?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest English language and literature programs in South Carolina are Clemson University (121), University of South Carolina (70), College of Charleston (50). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every South Carolina 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 South Carolina offer English language and literature?
12 four-year colleges in South Carolina awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023, 8 public and 4 private, for 388 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for English language and literature in South Carolina?
At the 8 public universities on this list, South Carolina 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.