2026 Legal Studies Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Legal Studies

Rankings 51-100 of 595 colleges for Legal Studies

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#51

Salem, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.7 / 100
84.7
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
76%
Retention
86%
78%

Willamette University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,180 students with in-state tuition of $48,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#52

New Haven, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.7 / 100
84.7
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
99%
98%

Yale University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,564 students with in-state tuition of $64,700 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
65%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
97%
96%

University of Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 56,311 students with in-state tuition of $4,477 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
8.2% productivity
99%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
76%
58%

Suffolk University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,356 students with in-state tuition of $44,812 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 8% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#55

Stanford, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
81%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
98%
97%

Stanford University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,625 students with in-state tuition of $61,731 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
69%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
91%
87%

Michigan State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,089 students with in-state tuition of $16,930 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

Storrs, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84 / 100
84
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
72%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
91%
87%

University of Connecticut is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 28,306 students with in-state tuition of $16,332 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.7 / 100
83.7
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
76%
Retention
85%
77%

Seattle University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,189 students with in-state tuition of $53,235 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.2 / 100
83.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
75%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
88%
82%

University of Arizona is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 56,365 students with in-state tuition of $11,546 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
81%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
98%
97%

University of Notre Dame is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,042 students with in-state tuition of $62,186 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
77%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
97%
96%

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 26,409 students with in-state tuition of $18,823 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
70%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
87%
81%

George Mason University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,766 students with in-state tuition of $10,095 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Williamsburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.5 / 100
82.5
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
95%
92%

William & Mary is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,818 students with in-state tuition of $18,253 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.4 / 100
82.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
71%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
92%
89%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,737 students with in-state tuition of $19,672 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#65

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.3 / 100
82.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
68%
Program Depth
3 programs
76%
Retention
93%
90%

University of California-Davis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 40,065 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

Detroit, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.3 / 100
82.3
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
76%
Retention
82%
72%

University of Detroit Mercy is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,587 students with in-state tuition of $32,300 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
77%
Program Depth
9 programs
97%
Retention
83%
73%

Temple University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 29,640 students with in-state tuition of $21,023 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
66%
Program Depth
11 programs
99%
Retention
92%
89%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 35,724 students with in-state tuition of $20,154 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#69

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.1 / 100
82.1
Field Productivity
6.5% productivity
97%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
74%
54%

Capital University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,263 students with in-state tuition of $41,298 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 7% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.5 / 100
81.5
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
89%
83%

Saint Louis University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 17,059 students with in-state tuition of $52,260 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#71

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
86%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
80%
68%

University of San Francisco is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,913 students with in-state tuition of $57,670 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
72%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
90%
85%

Drexel University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 21,153 students with in-state tuition of $58,293 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#73

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.9 / 100
80.9
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
72%
Program Depth
9 programs
97%
Retention
85%
77%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 79,818 students with in-state tuition of $11,308 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#74

Syracuse, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.9 / 100
80.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
91%
87%

Syracuse University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 22,589 students with in-state tuition of $61,310 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
71%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
96%
94%

The University of Texas at Austin is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,864 students with in-state tuition of $11,678 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#76

Hempstead, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
83%
73%

Hofstra University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 10,685 students with in-state tuition of $54,335 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#77

Newark, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
90%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
84%
75%

Rutgers University-Newark is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 11,315 students with in-state tuition of $13,674 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

DeLand, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
7.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
73%
50%

Stetson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,775 students with in-state tuition of $54,820 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 8% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
70%
Program Depth
7 programs
94%
Retention
84%
75%

University at Buffalo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31,903 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
74%
54%

Hamline University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,565 students with in-state tuition of $47,134 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Des Moines, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
76%
Retention
84%
75%

Drake University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,345 students with in-state tuition of $49,466 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
8.1% productivity
99%
Program Depth
7 programs
94%
Retention
67%
33%

St. Mary's University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,456 students with in-state tuition of $35,144 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 8% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
83%
73%

The Catholic University of America scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,243 students with in-state tuition of $54,630 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

Oklahoma City, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
4.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
76%
Retention
83%
73%

Oklahoma City University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,966 students with in-state tuition of $29,836 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
57%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
91%
87%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 56,666 students with in-state tuition of $14,496 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
76.4% productivity
100%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
100%
99%

Center for Advanced Legal Studies scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 271 students.

Field productivity stands at 76% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#87

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
91%
87%

Marquette University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,746 students with in-state tuition of $47,690 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
66%
Program Depth
7 programs
94%
Retention
86%
78%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 94th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 45,026 students with in-state tuition of $11,228 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
58%
Program Depth
3 programs
76%
Retention
94%
91%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 59,238 students with in-state tuition of $14,768 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
86%
78%

Duquesne University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,234 students with in-state tuition of $47,146 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.7 / 100
78.7
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
87%
Program Depth
3 programs
76%
Retention
77%
61%

Pace University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,634 students with in-state tuition of $49,550 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

Bloomington, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
58%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
91%
87%

Indiana University-Bloomington scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 48,424 students with in-state tuition of $10,312 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

New Orleans, LA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
77%
61%

Loyola University New Orleans scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,250 students with in-state tuition of $45,280 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
73%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
78%
64%

University of Illinois Chicago scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 33,906 students with in-state tuition of $12,656 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

University, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
72%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
88%
82%

University of Mississippi scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,449 students with in-state tuition of $9,252 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#96

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
92%
89%

Creighton University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 89th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 8,581 students with in-state tuition of $45,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#97

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.6 / 100
77.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
65%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
86%
78%

University of Houston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 47,980 students with in-state tuition of $8,685 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

Arlington, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
16.9% productivity
99%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
75%
56%

Arlington Career Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 562 students.

Field productivity stands at 17% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

Indianapolis, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
72%
47%

Indiana University-Indianapolis scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 22,534 students with in-state tuition of $9,241 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Bristol, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
76%
Retention
79%
66%

Roger Williams University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,350 students with in-state tuition of $42,336 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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