Foreign Languages and Linguistics colleges in Pennsylvania, ranked by graduates
15 colleges in Pennsylvania awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics in 2023: 453 degrees, 1.1% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (0.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Penn State University graduated the most (92, 0.8% of its class). 10 of the 15 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 78%; the most selective is University of Pennsylvania at 5%.
Foreign Languages and Linguistics colleges in Pennsylvania
Every Pennsylvania college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its foreign languages and linguistics page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn State University | Public | 92 | 0.8% | 55% | 1370 |
| 2 | University of Pittsburgh | Public | 66 | 1.4% | 58% | 1400 |
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania | Private | 35 | 1.2% | 5% | 1560 |
| 4 | California University of PA | Public | 30 | 1.5% | 94% | 1120 |
| 5 | Clarion University | Public | 30 | 1.5% | 94% | 1120 |
| 6 | Edinboro University | Public | 30 | 1.5% | 94% | 1120 |
| 7 | Commonwealth U Bloomsburg | Public | 26 | 1.2% | 93% | 1120 |
| 8 | Commonwealth U Lock Haven | Public | 26 | 1.2% | 93% | 1120 |
| 9 | Commonwealth U Mansfield | Public | 26 | 1.2% | 93% | 1120 |
| 10 | Bryn Mawr College | Private | 21 | 6.6% | 29% | 1430 |
| 11 | Dickinson College | Private | 19 | 4.1% | 42% | 1380 |
| 12 | Temple University | Public | 15 | 0.3% | 80% | 1250 |
| 13 | Swarthmore College | Private | 14 | 3.3% | 7% | 1530 |
| 14 | West Chester University | Public | 12 | 0.4% | 78% | 1220 |
| 15 | Haverford College | Private | 11 | 3.4% | 12% | 1500 |
Questions about foreign languages and linguistics colleges in Pennsylvania
What is the best college for foreign languages and linguistics in Pennsylvania?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest foreign languages and linguistics programs in Pennsylvania are Penn State University (92), University of Pittsburgh (66), University of Pennsylvania (35). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offer foreign languages and linguistics?
15 four-year colleges in Pennsylvania awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics in 2023, 10 public and 5 private, for 453 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for foreign languages and linguistics in Pennsylvania?
At the 10 public universities on this list, Pennsylvania 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.
Foreign Languages and Linguistics 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.