2026 Best Native American Language Literature Schools
Looking for the best Native American Language Literature programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 26 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Native American Language Literature Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
You'll be in good company at Syracuse University, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. Syracuse University Native American Language Literature students take on a median of $26,130 in debt. Read the full report on Syracuse University
Out of the 26 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #3 spot. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. The median Native American Language Literature program debt is $21,577. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Dine College
Dine College came in at #3 on this year's Native American Language Literature ranking in the United States. See the full Dine College profile
Stone Child College came in at #4 on this year's Native American Language Literature ranking in the United States. More on Stone Child College
You'll be in good company at White Earth Tribal And Community College, which ranked #5 this year. See the full White Earth Tribal And Community College profile
College Of The Muscogee Nation did well this year, earning the #6 position. Read the full report on College Of The Muscogee Nation
Sinte Gleska University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. See the full Sinte Gleska University profile
University Of Alaska Fairbanks placed #8 among Native American Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Alaska Fairbanks
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #9 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Bay Mills Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bay Mills Community College report
University Of Hawaii At Hilo placed #11 among Native American Language Literature schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Hilo report
Bemidji State University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Read the full report on Bemidji State University
Sitting Bull College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Sitting Bull College
South Dakota State University did well this year, earning the #14 position. See the full South Dakota State University profile
Aaniiih Nakoda College landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Aaniiih Nakoda College
University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage
Navajo Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Native American Language Literature schools. Get the full Navajo Technical College report
University Of Southern Maine landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Southern Maine profile
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. More on Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College
Idaho State University placed #20 among Native American Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Idaho State University
Turtle Mountain Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Native American Language Literature schools. More on Turtle Mountain Community College
Sisseton Wahpeton College placed #22 among Native American Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Sisseton Wahpeton College
Fort Peck Community College placed #23 among Native American Language Literature schools in the United States. Read the full report on Fort Peck Community College
Bristol Community College placed #24 among Native American Language Literature schools in the United States. Read more about Bristol Community College
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Native American Language Literature schools. See the full Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best Native American Language Literature Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Alaska Southeast landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Alaska Southeast profile
Best Native American Language Literature Schools by Degree Level
Explore rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Native American Language Literature Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Native American Language Literature Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Native American Language Literature Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Native American Language Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Native American Language Literature Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Native American Language Literature Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Native American Language Literature Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 26 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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