2026 Legal Studies Rankings - Page 3

Best Colleges for Legal Studies

Rankings 101-150 of 586 colleges for Legal Studies

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Legal Studies.
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#101

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
60%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
96%
94%

The University of Texas at Austin scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 53,082 students with in-state tuition of $11,678.

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#102

Dayton, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
79%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
89%
83%

University of Dayton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 83th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 11,304 students with in-state tuition of $47,600.

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#103

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.3 / 100
76.3
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
88%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
83%
73%

The Catholic University of America scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,171 students with in-state tuition of $54,630.

Field productivity stands at 2% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#104

Sacramento, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
81%
70%

MTI College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,025 students.

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

#105

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
72%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
87%
81%

DePaul University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 21,348 students with in-state tuition of $43,379.

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

#106

Springfield, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
75%
56%

Western New England University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,574 students with in-state tuition of $43,380.

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

#107

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
59%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
86%
78%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 43,338 students with in-state tuition of $11,228.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#108

Clinton, MS

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
80%
68%

Mississippi College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,087 students with in-state tuition of $20,246.

Field productivity stands at 3% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#109

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Field Productivity
7.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
65%
30%

University of Baltimore scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,101 students with in-state tuition of $7,442.

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

#110

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
77%
Program Depth
7 programs
95%
Retention
76%
58%

Nova Southeastern University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 20,877 students with in-state tuition of $35,880.

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

#111

Bristol, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
79%
66%

Roger Williams University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,344 students with in-state tuition of $42,336.

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

#112

Chapel Hill, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
62%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
97%
95%

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 32,234 students with in-state tuition of $7,019.

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#113

Lexington, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
4.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
95%
92%

Washington and Lee University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,277 students with in-state tuition of $63,315.

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

#114

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
51%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
87%
81%

George Mason University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

Field productivity stands at 0% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#115

Ponce, PR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
87%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
79%
66%

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 89th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,562 students with in-state tuition of $5,520.

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

#116

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.7 / 100
73.7
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
53%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
85%
77%

University of Utah scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 35,260 students with in-state tuition of $8,175.

Field productivity stands at 0% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#117

Lawrence, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
60%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
85%
77%

University of Kansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 28,406 students with in-state tuition of $10,596.

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#118

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
86%
78%

University of St Thomas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 9,121 students with in-state tuition of $50,788.

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

#119

Waco, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
66%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
91%
87%

Baylor University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 20,824 students with in-state tuition of $54,844.

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

#120

Spokane, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
94%
91%

Gonzaga University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,306 students with in-state tuition of $52,540.

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

#121

Miami, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
48%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
92%
89%

Florida International University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 89th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 53,953 students with in-state tuition of $4,721.

Field productivity stands at 0% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#122

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
62%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
84%
75%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 89th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,986 students with in-state tuition of $8,010.

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#123

Irvine, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
54%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
94%
91%

University of California-Irvine scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 36,582 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 0% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#124

Baton Rouge, LA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
60%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
84%
75%

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,418 students with in-state tuition of $8,038.

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#125

Ada, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
88%
82%

Ohio Northern University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,042 students with in-state tuition of $36,500.

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

#126

Tuscaloosa, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
51%
Program Depth
7 programs
95%
Retention
86%
78%

The University of Alabama scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 39,622 students with in-state tuition of $11,100.

Field productivity stands at 0% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#127

Columbia, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
53%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
91%
87%

University of Missouri-Columbia scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 31,013 students with in-state tuition of $13,008.

Field productivity stands at 0% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#128

Virginia Beach, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
90%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
66%
32%

Regent University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 10,168 students with in-state tuition of $18,986.

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

#129

Miami Gardens, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
55%
9%

St. Thomas University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,455 students with in-state tuition of $33,580.

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

#130

Iowa City, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
61%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
89%
83%

University of Iowa scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 83th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 30,042 students with in-state tuition of $9,016.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#131

Lynchburg, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
62%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
79%
66%

Liberty University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 103,068 students with in-state tuition of $15,015.

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#132

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
80%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
84%
75%

Belmont University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 80th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,862 students with in-state tuition of $39,400.

Field productivity stands at 1% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#133

Glendale, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
25.3% productivity
99%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
100%
99%

Abraham Lincoln University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 166 students with in-state tuition of $8,640.

Field productivity stands at 25% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#134

Topeka, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
69%
40%

Washburn University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,663 students with in-state tuition of $9,464.

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

#135

La Verne, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
75%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
76%
58%

University of La Verne scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70.

The college enrolls 5,596 students with in-state tuition of $48,300.

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

#136

San Juan, PR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
78%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
80%
68%

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70.

The college enrolls 11,493 students with in-state tuition of $5,024.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#137

Buies Creek, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.7 / 100
69.7
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
91%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
75%
56%

Campbell University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,115 students with in-state tuition of $37,750.

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

#138

Las Vegas, NV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
69.5 / 100
69.5
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
90%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
67%
35%

Northwest Career College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,222 students.

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

#139

Elon, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.4 / 100
69.4
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
85%

Elon University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 7,207 students with in-state tuition of $44,029.

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

#140

Boulder, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.4 / 100
69.4
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
55%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
89%
83%

University of Colorado Boulder scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,432 students with in-state tuition of $13,910.

Field productivity stands at 0% (55th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#141

Kansas City, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.4 / 100
69.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
77%
61%

University of Missouri-Kansas City scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69.

The college enrolls 15,277 students with in-state tuition of $11,190.

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

#142

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.3 / 100
69.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
64%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
78%
64%

Georgia State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 34,974 students with in-state tuition of $7,158.

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#143

Detroit, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
58%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
82%
72%

Wayne State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,553 students with in-state tuition of $13,660.

Field productivity stands at 1% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#144

West Point, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69 / 100
69
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
77%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
96%
94%

United States Military Academy scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,508 students.

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

#145

Missoula, MT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.2 / 100
68.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
73%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
76%
58%

The University of Montana scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 10,327 students with in-state tuition of $5,736.

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

#146

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.1 / 100
68.1
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
44%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
94%
91%

Ohio State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

Field productivity stands at 0% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#147

Manchester, NH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.1 / 100
68.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
69%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
90%
85%

Saint Anselm College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,078 students with in-state tuition of $45,360.

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

#148

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68 / 100
68
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
74%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
90%
85%

Howard University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 13,416 students with in-state tuition of $32,878.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#149

Akron, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.8 / 100
67.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
74%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
73%
52%

University of Akron Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 84th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,518 students with in-state tuition of $10,399.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#150

Miami, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67.7 / 100
67.7
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
91%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
58%
13%

Barry University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 6,836 students with in-state tuition of $32,800.

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

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