2026 Best Classical Ancient Studies Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

New York University

New York, NY

Leading the list is New York University, our #1 Classical Ancient Studies school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Typical Classical Ancient Studies student debt is $21,897. Read more about New York University

#2

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

You'll be in good company at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete their Classical Ancient Studies program here. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report

#3

Calvin College

The strong Classical Ancient Studies programs at Calvin College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Read more about Calvin College

#4

Suny At Binghamton

Out of the 79 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Suny At Binghamton landed the #4 spot. Read more about Suny At Binghamton

#5

Saint Peters College

You'll be in good company at Saint Peters College, which ranked #5 this year. More on Saint Peters College

#6

Villanova University

Villanova University placed #6 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Villanova University

#7

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College placed #7 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Kalamazoo College

#8

University Of Richmond

University Of Richmond placed #8 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of Richmond profile

#9

University Of California Los Angeles

University Of California Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #9 position. More on University Of California Los Angeles

#10

Bates College

Bates College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bates College report

#11

George Washington University

George Washington University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full George Washington University report

#12

Rutgers University Newark

Rutgers University Newark ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. More on Rutgers University Newark

#13

College Of Saint Benedict

College Of Saint Benedict ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on College Of Saint Benedict

#14

Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. More on Saint Johns University

#15

University Of Miami

University Of Miami came in at #15 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Miami

#16

Rowan University

Rowan University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Rowan University

#17

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln

#18

University Of Maine

University Of Maine placed #18 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of Maine profile

#19

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine placed #19 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full University Of California Irvine profile

#20

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

#21

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Get the full Mount Holyoke College report

#22

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile

#23

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Wesleyan University report

#24

Missouri State University Springfield

Missouri State University Springfield came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield

#25

Tufts University

Tufts University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. See the full Tufts University profile

#26

Brown University

Brown University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about Brown University

#27

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on University Of California Davis

#28

Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about Dartmouth College

#29

Harvard University

Harvard University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. More on Harvard University

#30

Knox College

Knox College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about Knox College

#31

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. See the full Swarthmore College profile

#32

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. More on Washington University In St Louis

#33

Butler University

Butler University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Butler University

#34

Wellesley College

Wellesley College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. More on Wellesley College

#35

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

#36

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley did well this year, earning the #36 position. More on University Of California Berkeley

#37

Wheaton College Massachusetts

Wheaton College Massachusetts ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. See the full Wheaton College Massachusetts profile

#38

Boston University

Boston University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Boston University

#39

Lycoming College

Lycoming College placed #39 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Lycoming College

#40

Furman University

Furman University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Furman University

#41

Baylor University

Baylor University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. More on Baylor University

#42

Saint Louis University Main Campus

Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Saint Louis University Main Campus

#43

Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Saint Anselm College report

#44

John Carroll University

John Carroll University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about John Carroll University

#45

Hanover College

Hanover College placed #45 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Hanover College

#46

Fordham University

Fordham University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Fordham University report

#47

Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. See the full Illinois Wesleyan University profile

#48

Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio Wesleyan University

#49

Colby College

Colby College placed #49 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Colby College

#50

Hampshire College

Hampshire College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on Hampshire College