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CU - Boulder was ranked #67 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english language & literature majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 67 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #182 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from CU - Boulder. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from CU - Boulder in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 107 |
| Writing Studies | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 936 |
| Communication & Journalism | 775 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 179 |
| History | 94 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 87 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.