2026 Best Classical Languages Literature Schools
Looking for the best Classical Languages Literature programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 110 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Classical Languages Literature Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Out of the 110 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Notre Dame landed the #2 spot. Located in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Notre Dame posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $19,891. Read more about University Of Notre Dame
You'll be in good company at Colgate University, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Hamilton, NY, Colgate University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,306. Colgate University Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $16,286 in debt. Read more about Colgate University
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Denison University placed #12 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Set in Granville, OH, Denison University is a private not-for-profit institution. Denison University posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. Students from in state pay about $67,000 in tuition and fees. Denison University Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $25,360 in debt. More on Denison University
Wake Forest University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Wake Forest University posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,642. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. More on Wake Forest University
Tufts University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Get the full Tufts University report
Florida State University did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in Tallahassee, FL. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Florida State University Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $19,633 in debt. More on Florida State University
Villanova University placed #21 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Villanova University is a private not-for-profit school based in Villanova, PA. Villanova University graduates 92% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,776 in tuition and fees. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $26,184. More on Villanova University
University Of California Berkeley came in at #24 in this year's ranking. University Of California Berkeley is a public school based in Berkeley, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $14,238. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. See the full University Of California Los Angeles profile
University Of Delaware did well this year, earning the #31 position. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. University Of Delaware posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $24,861. Read more about University Of Delaware
Depauw University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Located in Greencastle, IN, Depauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,070. Graduates carry a median of $26,174 in student loans. Read the full report on Depauw University
University Of Wisconsin Madison did well this year, earning the #33 position. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
University Of Richmond placed #35 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit school based in University of Richmond, VA. University Of Richmond posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,230. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $21,634. Read more about University Of Richmond
University Of Florida landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $17,669. More on University Of Florida
Liberty University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Liberty University Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $27,414 in debt. Read more about Liberty University
Augustana College Illinois came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Based in Rock Island, IL, Augustana College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,598. Students borrow a median of $26,764 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Read the full report on Augustana College Illinois
Providence College placed #44 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Located in Providence, RI, Providence College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $63,550. Graduates carry a median of $26,833 in student loans. Read more about Providence College
Miami University Oxford placed #49 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Located in Oxford, OH, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $24,177. Get the full Miami University Oxford report
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #51 spot in the United States this year. Located in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Boston University ranked #57 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Set in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Get the full Boston University report
Smith College landed the #65 spot in the United States this year. Based in Northampton, MA, Smith College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,178. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $18,941. Get the full Smith College report
Mount Holyoke College ranked #66 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Mount Holyoke College is a private not-for-profit school based in South Hadley, MA. Mount Holyoke College graduates 84% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,018 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,041 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. See the full Mount Holyoke College profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #67 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Classical Languages Literature Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Loyola University Chicago came in at #71 in this year's ranking. Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,710. Loyola University Chicago Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $23,521 in debt. More on Loyola University Chicago
St Olaf College landed the #72 spot in the United States this year. Based in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,760. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $24,507. Read the full report on St Olaf College
University Of Iowa ranked #78 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Based in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Graduates carry a median of $24,463 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Iowa
Montclair State University landed the #81 spot in the United States this year. Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,912, compared with $26,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,286 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Read the full report on Montclair State University
Arizona State University came in at #83 in this year's ranking. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #85 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Set in New Orleans, LA, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Students from in state pay about $68,678 in tuition and fees. Tulane University Of Louisiana Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $22,077 in debt. See the full Tulane University Of Louisiana profile
University Of Kentucky landed the #86 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. About 71% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $24,094. Get the full University Of Kentucky report
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #88 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Bloomington, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Students from in state pay about $12,144 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $20,542. More on Indiana University Bloomington
Western Michigan University did well this year, earning the #90 position. Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Graduates carry a median of $27,981 in student loans. Read more about Western Michigan University
Boise State University ranked #94 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Located in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $24,311. Read the full report on Boise State University
Suny At Binghamton did well this year, earning the #99 position. This public school is set in Vestal, NY. Suny At Binghamton graduates 82% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,567 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,447. Students borrow a median of $20,691 to complete their Classical Languages Literature program here. See the full Suny At Binghamton profile
University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #104 in this year's ranking. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public school based in Boston, MA. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. Typical Classical Languages Literature student debt is $26,236. More on University Of Massachusetts Boston
University At Buffalo came in at #106 in this year's ranking. University At Buffalo is a public school based in Buffalo, NY. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. University At Buffalo Classical Languages Literature students take on a median of $22,232 in debt. Read more about University At Buffalo
Cuny Hunter College did well this year, earning the #107 position. This public school is set in New York, NY. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $7,382 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. The median Classical Languages Literature program debt is $11,091. Get the full Cuny Hunter College report
Oberlin College
Oberlin College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Oberlin College report
Barnard College
Barnard College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. See the full Barnard College profile
Rockford College
Rockford College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. More on Rockford College
University Of Tulsa ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Read the full report on University Of Tulsa
Wabash College
Wabash College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Read the full report on Wabash College
Austin Community College District placed #45 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Austin Community College District report
Emory University
Emory University placed #46 among Classical Languages Literature schools in the United States. Get the full Emory University report
Asbury University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full Asbury University report
University Of Evansville landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Evansville
Saint Johns University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Languages Literature schools. Get the full Saint Johns University report
Haverford College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full Haverford College report
Best Classical Languages Literature Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Classical Languages Literature Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Classical Languages Literature Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Classical Languages Literature Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Classical Languages Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Classical Languages Literature Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Classical Languages Literature Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Classical Languages Literature Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 110 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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