Best English Colleges in Maryland
23 accredited institutions in Maryland offering english programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
23
Colleges
2,016
Graduates/yr
14
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: English Programs in Maryland
1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
372
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$62,840
Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
$156
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
294
Graduates/yr
$7,632
In-State Tuition
24%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
285
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$9,889
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
204
Graduates/yr
9%
Acceptance
92%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Towson University
Towson
177
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$7,382
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Salisbury University
Salisbury
129
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,706
In-State Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
102
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$9,238
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
93
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$55,480
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,406
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City
63
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$12,116
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Goucher College
Baltimore
48
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$51,000
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$16,705
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
University of Baltimore
Baltimore
36
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$7,442
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hood College
Frederick
27
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$45,120
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$12,803
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne
27
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$5,637
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Washington College
Chestertown
24
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$52,146
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$20,047
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Stevenson University
Owings Mills
24
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$36,940
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$18,283
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
21
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,110
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicMaster's
Bowie State University
Bowie
21
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$5,993
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
McDaniel College
Westminster
18
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$48,672
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$13,604
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg
18
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$45,660
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$16,102
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitMaster's
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore
15
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$40,430
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$19,187
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicBachelor's
Morgan State University
Baltimore
9
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$5,587
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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22
PublicBachelor's
Coppin State University
Baltimore
6
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$4,933
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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23
PublicAssociate's
Cecil College
North East
3
Graduates/yr
$7,290
In-State Tuition
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Studying English in Maryland
Maryland has 23 accredited colleges offering english programs, producing 2,016 graduates annually. Of these, 14 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maryland residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.