Best MA in Literature Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹2.26L/Yr (Mex$49,360/Yr)Living: ₹47.6K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission	M.A English and Comparative Lite...GRE311TOEFL100PTE68₹2.26L/Yr Mex$49,360 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024 Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.57L/Yr ($30,912/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative LiteratureTOEFL92PTE61₹26.57L/Yr $30,912 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)
#3	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.5K/Yr (лв29,034/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative Literature₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)
#4	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.89L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.56L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative LiteratureIELTS6.5₹19.89L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)
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#5	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.56L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.87L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative LiteratureTOEFL80PTE54₹28.56L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)
#6	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹13.04L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative LiteratureGRE320TOEFL80₹12.98L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)
#7	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.49L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.A English with Literature, Med...₹26.49L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2024 Ranked 155 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.67L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Asian Literatures, Cultures,...TOEFL79PTE59₹25.67L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)
#9	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.21L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.92L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A English Language and Literat...GRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.21L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)
#10	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.7L/Yr ($29,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.17L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A Literature in EnglishGRE298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.7L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025

#11	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.67L/Yr ($32,200/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative Literature₹27.67L/Yr $32,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)
#12	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.18L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.67L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)
#13	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.15L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.91L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative Literature₹52.15L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)
#14	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.43L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative Literature₹22.43L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)
#15	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.67L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.A Literature and Cultural Stud...₹27.67L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)
#16	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.16L/Yr ($29,280/Yr)Living: ₹13.8L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	M.A LiteratureGRE325TOEFL80PTE54₹25.16L/Yr $29,280 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)
#17	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.11L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living: ₹11.56L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.A European Languages, Literatu...GRE309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.11L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 460 by QS in 2025
#18	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.22L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.A LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.22L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)
#19	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.85L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative LiteratureGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.85L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)
#20	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.98L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative LiteratureGRE297TOEFL80₹21.98L/Yr $25,578 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)
#21	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,342/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.A English: LiteratureTOEFL80PTE60₹16.62L/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#22	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.04L/Yr ($15,173/Yr)Living: ₹15.08L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.A English & American Literatur...TOEFL80PTE53₹12.79L/Yr $14,880 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)
#23	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.33L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living: ₹10.29L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.A English, Literature Speciali...₹24.33L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#24	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.93L/Yr ($23,190/Yr)Living: ₹10.6L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.A Childhood Education in Langu...GRE308TOEFL79₹19.93L/Yr $23,190 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)
#25	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.88L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.2L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Spanish Language, Literature...IELTS6.5₹27.88L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.79L/Yr ($38,160/Yr)Living: ₹2.56L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission	M.A English Language and Literat...₹32.79L/Yr $38,160 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#27	University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.91L/Yr ($24,336/Yr)Living: ₹10.17L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission	M.A Texts, Technologies and Lite...₹20.91L/Yr $24,336 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#28	Binghamton University, Binghamton New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.85L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.53L/Yr ($14,577/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative LiteratureIELTS7PTE65₹19.85L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.0/10(5 Users)
#29	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.36L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.2L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative Literature and C...TOEFL79PTE58₹24.36L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.8/10(1 User)
#30	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.11L/Yr ($55,980/Yr)Living: ₹13.66L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	M.A LiteratureTOEFL80PTE53₹48.11L/Yr $55,980 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)
#31	University of Texas, El Paso Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.07L/Yr ($17,530/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,495/Yr)Admission	M.A LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE44₹15.07L/Yr $17,530 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#32	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.85L/Yr ($27,750/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission	M.A English Language and Literat...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.85L/Yr $27,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#33	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.A LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.12L/Yr $32,720 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.5/10(1 User)
#34	University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.11L/Yr ($26,894/Yr)Living: ₹15.47L/Yr ($17,999/Yr)Admission	M.A English and Comparative Lite...Duolingo105TOEFL95PTE68₹23.11L/Yr $26,894 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 761 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#35	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.36L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.38L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.A English (Literature and Writ...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.36L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#36	University of Toledo, Toledo Ohio, Usa94.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.35L/Yr ($13,207/Yr)Living: ₹9.46L/Yr ($11,004/Yr)Admission	M.A LiteratureTOEFL80PTE58₹11.35L/Yr $13,207 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)
#37	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.99L/Yr ($31,411/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.A Business Administration - La...TOEFL79PTE49₹26.99L/Yr $31,411 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)
#38	University of South Alabama, Mobile Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.13L/Yr ($28,080/Yr)Living: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission	M.A English-Literature Concentra...TOEFL71PTE48₹24.13L/Yr $28,080 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#39	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.7L/Yr ($8,956/Yr)Living: ₹12.46L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	M.A Comparative LiteratureTOEFL80PTE59₹7.7L/Yr $8,956 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#40	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.85L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	M.A LiteratureTOEFL79PTE42₹12.98L/Yr $15,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#41	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.72L/Yr ($18,296/Yr)Living: ₹11.48L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Education - Creative Literac...TOEFL80PTE53₹15.72L/Yr $18,296 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Simmons University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.1L/Yr ($32,700/Yr)Admission	M.A English and Children's Liter...IELTS6.5PTE60₹28.1L/Yr $32,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 350 by FORBES in 2019
#43	California State University Fresno, Fresno California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.02L/Yr ($15,147/Yr)Living: ₹8.34L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission	M.A English-Literature and Compo...TOEFL80PTE53₹13.02L/Yr $15,147 Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#44	West Chester University, West Chester Pennsylvania, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.34L/Yr ($22,500/Yr)Living: ₹11.12L/Yr ($12,942/Yr)Admission	M.A English - Literature Track₹19.34L/Yr $22,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 418 by FORBES in 2019
#45	North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹19.81L/Yr ($23,054/Yr)Living: ₹6.24L/Yr ($7,260/Yr)Admission	M.A English and African American...IELTS6PTE53₹19.81L/Yr $23,054 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#46	University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston Texas, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.4L/Yr ($19,082/Yr)Living: ₹8.36L/Yr ($9,732/Yr)Admission	M.A Literature with Concentratio...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53₹16.4L/Yr $19,082 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#47	Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana Pennsylvania, Usa92%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.96L/Yr ($23,220/Yr)Living: ₹10.59L/Yr ($12,328/Yr)Admission	M.A English- Literature₹19.96L/Yr $23,220 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 617 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Boise State University, Boise Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.65L/Yr ($25,194/Yr)Living: ₹8.63L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission	M.A English (with an Emphasis in...IELTS6.5PTE50₹21.65L/Yr $25,194 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#49	University of Findlay, Findlay Ohio, Usa97%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.66L/Yr ($8,910/Yr)Living: ₹8.35L/Yr ($9,720/Yr)Admission	M.A Education - Children's Liter...TOEFL79PTE50₹7.66L/Yr $8,910 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#50	Marshall University, Huntington West Virginia, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.42L/Yr ($21,434/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,126/Yr)Admission	M.A Music History and Literature₹18.42L/Yr $21,434 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1689 by CWUR in 2022