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Bachelor's in English Literature in the USA for International Students
1,887 bachelor's fields of study in English Literature at 1,325 universities in the USA. Confirmed international fees from US$8,640 a year (2026-27, tuition only). Of the 320 universities that publish an IELTS score, most ask for 6.0 or below.
- Fields of study
- 1,887
- Universities
- 1,325
- Confirmed international fee from
- US$8,640/yr
- 2026-27, median US$40,244
- English requirement
- IELTS 6.0 or below
- most common, of 320 universities
Universities offering English Literature in the USA
| University | Fields of study | Confirmed international fee from |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan University · Ypsilanti | 6 | Not yet confirmed |
| Bennington College · Bennington | 5 | US$71,700/yr (2026-27) |
| George Fox University · Newberg | 5 | US$45,154/yr (2026-27) |
| Lubbock Christian University · Lubbock | 5 | US$30,740/yr (2026-27) |
| Miami University-Oxford · Oxford | 5 | US$42,882/yr (2026-27) |
| The University of Findlay · Findlay | 5 | US$40,698/yr (2026-27) |
| Blackburn College · Carlinville | 4 | US$30,820/yr (2026-27) |
| Bradley University · Peoria | 4 | US$43,718/yr (2026-27) |
| Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh | 4 | US$69,702/yr (2026-27) |
| Dakota Wesleyan University · Mitchell | 4 | US$33,600/yr (2026-27) |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato | 4 | US$20,406/yr (2026-27) |
| Oakland University · Rochester Hills | 4 | Not yet confirmed |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus · Chillicothe | 4 | US$10,000/yr (2026-27) |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus · Saint Clairsville | 4 | US$10,000/yr (2026-27) |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus · Lancaster | 4 | US$10,000/yr (2026-27) |
| Ohio University-Main Campus · Athens | 4 | US$26,576/yr (2026-27) |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus · Ironton | 4 | US$10,000/yr (2026-27) |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus · Zanesville | 4 | US$10,000/yr (2026-27) |
| Queens University of Charlotte · Charlotte | 4 | US$47,390/yr (2026-27) |
| SUNY at Purchase College · Purchase | 4 | US$18,020/yr (2026-27) |
| Saint Leo University · Saint Leo | 4 | US$35,000/yr (2026-27) |
| San Francisco State University · San Francisco | 4 | Not yet confirmed |
| Simon's Rock at Bard College · Barrytown | 4 | US$71,950/yr (2026-27) |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Cincinnati | 4 | US$30,158/yr (2026-27) |
Showing the 24 universities with the most English Literature options, of 1,325.
English Literature fields of study
- Children's and Adolescent Literature · Eastern Michigan University
- Creative Writing · Bennington College
- Creative Writing · George Fox University
- Creative Writing · Lubbock Christian University
- Creative Writing · Miami University-Oxford
- Creative Writing · The University of Findlay
- Creative Writing · Blackburn College
- Creative Writing · Bradley University
- Creative Writing · Carnegie Mellon University
- Creative Writing · Dakota Wesleyan University
- Creative Writing · Minnesota State University-Mankato
- Creative Writing · Oakland University
- Creative Writing · Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
- Creative Writing · Ohio University-Eastern Campus
- Creative Writing · Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
- Creative Writing · Ohio University-Main Campus
- Creative Writing · Ohio University-Southern Campus
- Creative Writing · Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
- Creative Writing · Queens University of Charlotte
- Creative Writing · SUNY at Purchase College
- Creative Writing · Saint Leo University
- Creative Writing · San Francisco State University
- American Literature (United States) · Simon's Rock at Bard College
- Creative Writing · University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Creative Writing · Eastern Michigan University
- English Language and Literature, General · Bennington College
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other · George Fox University
- English Language and Literature, General · Lubbock Christian University
- English Language and Literature, General · Miami University-Oxford
- English Language and Literature, General · The University of Findlay
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Questions international students ask
How many universities offer English Literature to international students in the USA?
Ascenda lists 1,887 bachelor's fields of study in English Literature at 1,325 universities in the USA.
How much does a English Literature degree in the USA cost for international students?
Across 613 universities with confirmed 2026-27 international fees (tuition only), annual tuition for English Literature in the USA starts at US$8,640, with a median of US$40,244. Across 280 universities with confirmed 2026-27 international fees (tuition and mandatory fees), annual tuition for English Literature in the USA starts at US$6,285, with a median of US$29,934.
What IELTS score do I need for English Literature in the USA?
Of the 320 universities with a published IELTS requirement, 195 ask for 6.0 or below, 116 for 6.5 and 9 for 7.0 or above.
How long is a English Literature degree in the USA?
The typical (median) length of the bachelor's programmes listed is 4 years of full-time study.
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