English Language and Literature colleges in Washington, ranked by graduates
11 colleges in Washington awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023: 613 degrees, 2.4% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Western Washington University graduated the most (185, 6.1% of its class). 5 of the 11 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 83%; the most selective is Whitman College at 38%.
English Language and Literature colleges in Washington
Every Washington 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 | Western Washington University | Public | 185 | 6.1% | 93% | 1270 |
| 2 | University of Washington | Public | 127 | 1.5% | 39% | 1450 |
| 3 | Washington State University | Public | 91 | 1.6% | 87% | 1240 |
| 4 | Central Washington University | Public | 57 | 2.6% | 91% | 1120 |
| 5 | Eastern Washington University | Public | 28 | 1.5% | 91% | 1160 |
| 6 | Seattle Pacific University | Private | 26 | 3.8% | 83% | 1260 |
| 7 | Gonzaga University | Private | 23 | 2% | 82% | 1370 |
| 8 | Whitworth University | Private | 23 | 4.6% | 90% | 1280 |
| 9 | Seattle University | Private | 20 | 1.9% | 77% | 1330 |
| 10 | Pacific Lutheran University | Private | 19 | 3.2% | 78% | 1230 |
| 11 | Whitman College | Private | 14 | 4.7% | 38% | 1400 |
Questions about English language and literature colleges in Washington
What is the best college for English language and literature in Washington?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest English language and literature programs in Washington are Western Washington University (185), University of Washington (127), Washington State University (91). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Washington 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 Washington offer English language and literature?
11 four-year colleges in Washington awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in English language and literature in 2023, 5 public and 6 private, for 613 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for English language and literature in Washington?
At the 5 public universities on this list, Washington 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.