Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    Washington University in St Louis

    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    St. Louis, USMAIn-person2 years
    $83,705.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    25%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    4
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $45.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in St. Louis, US. Tuition is $83,705.

    About the program

    The program requires 36 unit hours of coursework including an introduction to comparative literature and additional courses in the field or affiliated departments, a language requirement, portfolio of work, and oral defense. It is designed as an intermediate step within the PhD program, focusing on comparative methodologies in transcultural studies, translation, literature and society, and media.

    Focus: both

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 minimum composite score
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 minimum composite score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $23,795.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis is $83,705 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis?
    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis reports an acceptance rate of approximately 25%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis cohort?
    Master of Arts in Comparative Literature at Washington University in St Louis typically enrolls around 4 students per cohort.