2026 Best Classical Ancient Studies Schools
Looking for the best Classical Ancient Studies programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 79 institutions 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Ancient Studies Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Tufts University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,704. Graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Read more about Tufts University
New York University came in at #2 on this year's Classical Ancient Studies ranking in the United States. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. New York University Classical Ancient Studies students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. Get the full New York University report
University Of California Berkeley came in at #3 on this year's Classical Ancient Studies ranking in the United States. Based in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. University Of California Berkeley posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $14,238. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
A rank of #4 makes Colby College one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Waterville, ME, Colby College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $69,600. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $22,016. Get the full Colby College report
You'll be in good company at Boston University, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Boston University Classical Ancient Studies students take on a median of $25,232 in debt. Read more about Boston University
Rice University placed #6 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Set in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,247. Graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. See the full Rice University profile
Washington University In St Louis landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in St. Louis, MO. About 94% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete their Classical Ancient Studies program here. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #8 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $21,813. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Franklin And Marshall College placed #9 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Based in Lancaster, PA, Franklin And Marshall College is a private not-for-profit institution. Franklin And Marshall College posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $70,794 in tuition and fees. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $20,411. Read more about Franklin And Marshall College
University Of Richmond did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in University of Richmond, VA. University Of Richmond posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,230. Students borrow a median of $21,634 to complete their Classical Ancient Studies program here. See the full University Of Richmond profile
Loyola Marymount University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Set in Los Angeles, CA, Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,867. Graduates carry a median of $22,248 in student loans. Get the full Loyola Marymount University report
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. University Of California Los Angeles posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $16,097. More on University Of California Los Angeles
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #13 in this year's ranking. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $19,137. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
Vassar College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Poughkeepsie, NY. About 91% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,030. Typical Classical Ancient Studies student debt is $18,486. See the full Vassar College profile
University Of California Davis did well this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Typical Classical Ancient Studies student debt is $14,404. More on University Of California Davis
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Based in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Typical Classical Ancient Studies student debt is $24,000. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
George Washington University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Read more about George Washington University
Vanderbilt University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $13,975. Read the full report on Vanderbilt University
University Of Maryland Baltimore County ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,256, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete their Classical Ancient Studies program here. Read more about University Of Maryland Baltimore County
University Of Iowa ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Based in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Typical Classical Ancient Studies student debt is $24,463. More on University Of Iowa
Mount Holyoke College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in South Hadley, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $67,018. Students borrow a median of $22,041 to complete their Classical Ancient Studies program here. More on Mount Holyoke College
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public school based in Milwaukee, WI. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Typical Classical Ancient Studies student debt is $26,657. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report
Saint Anselm College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Saint Anselm College is a private not-for-profit school based in Manchester, NH. Saint Anselm College graduates 80% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $48,920. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $26,863. See the full Saint Anselm College profile
Syracuse University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,528. Typical Classical Ancient Studies student debt is $26,130. Read more about Syracuse University
Fordham University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bronx, NY. Fordham University posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,470. Graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Get the full Fordham University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Classical Ancient Studies Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Florida Atlantic University placed #27 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Florida Atlantic University is a public school based in Boca Raton, FL. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,879, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,212 in student loans. Get the full Florida Atlantic University report
Purdue University Main Campus placed #27 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Randolph Macon College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about Randolph Macon College
Cornell College
Cornell College placed #29 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full Cornell College profile
St Olaf College
St Olaf College did well this year, earning the #30 position. More on St Olaf College
Wesleyan University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on Wesleyan University
Baylor University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Baylor University
Haverford College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Haverford College report
Kalamazoo College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Kalamazoo College
Rutgers University Newark did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Rutgers University Newark profile
Wellesley College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Wellesley College report
Calvin College
Calvin College did well this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Calvin College profile
Saint Louis University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Saint Louis University Main Campus
Rowan University
Rowan University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. More on Rowan University
Harvard University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on Harvard University
University Of Maine did well this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full University Of Maine report
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. See the full Missouri State University Springfield profile
Hanover College
Hanover College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Hanover College
Wheaton College Massachusetts placed #44 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Wheaton College Massachusetts report
Furman University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Furman University
Emory University
Emory University placed #46 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Emory University report
Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Concordia University Wisconsin
Saint Peters College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Saint Peters College
Barnard College
Barnard College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. See the full Barnard College profile
Butler University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on Butler University
Best Classical Ancient Studies Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Classical Ancient Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Classical Ancient Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 79 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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