2026 Social Sciences Rankings - Page 3

Best Colleges for Social Sciences

Rankings 101-150 of 1,299 colleges for Social Sciences

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#101

Carlisle, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
95%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
89%
86%

Dickinson College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,217 students with in-state tuition of $62,900.

Field productivity stands at 5% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#102

Granville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84 / 100
84
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
89%
86%

Denison University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,405 students with in-state tuition of $64,000.

Field productivity stands at 5% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#103

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84 / 100
84
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
70%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
92%
91%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 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 50,399 students with in-state tuition of $19,672.

Field productivity stands at 2% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#104

Lewiston, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.8 / 100
83.8
Field Productivity
9.1% productivity
99%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
94%
93%

Bates College 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 1,753 students with in-state tuition of $63,478.

Field productivity stands at 9% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#105

Coral Gables, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.8 / 100
83.8
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
74%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
92%
91%

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

The college enrolls 19,593 students with in-state tuition of $58,104.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#106

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.7 / 100
83.7
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
71%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
87%
82%

George Mason University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

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

Field productivity stands at 2% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#107

Waterville, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
8.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
91%
90%

Colby College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,284 students with in-state tuition of $63,790.

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

#108

Pomona, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.4 / 100
83.4
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
88%
84%

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,848 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#109

Long Beach, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.3 / 100
83.3
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
72%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
85%
77%

California State University-Long Beach is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,278 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#110

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.2 / 100
83.2
Field Productivity
6.5% productivity
97%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
97%
97%

Amherst College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,910 students with in-state tuition of $66,650.

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

#111

Bryn Mawr, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.2 / 100
83.2
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
94%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
90%
88%

Bryn Mawr College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,666 students with in-state tuition of $61,190.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#112

Annapolis, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
22%
Retention
96%
96%

United States Naval Academy is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,465 students.

Field productivity stands at 6% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#113

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83 / 100
83
Field Productivity
6.1% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
95%
95%

Macalester College 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 2,142 students with in-state tuition of $64,678.

Field productivity stands at 6% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#114

Canton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.8 / 100
82.8
Field Productivity
7.5% productivity
98%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
86%
80%

St Lawrence University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,089 students with in-state tuition of $63,450.

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

#115

Beloit, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.8 / 100
82.8
Field Productivity
7.5% productivity
98%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
86%
80%

Beloit College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 948 students with in-state tuition of $58,042.

Field productivity stands at 7% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#116

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.7 / 100
82.7
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
66%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
94%
93%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 56,563 students with in-state tuition of $14,768.

Field productivity stands at 2% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#117

Oberlin, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.7 / 100
82.7
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
94%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
89%
86%

Oberlin College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,976 students with in-state tuition of $63,700.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#118

Provo, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
64%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
89%
86%

Brigham Young University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 35,074 students with in-state tuition of $6,496.

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

#119

Grinnell, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
8.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
93%
92%

Grinnell College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,775 students with in-state tuition of $64,342.

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

#120

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
81%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
91%
90%

Marquette University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 90th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,373 students with in-state tuition of $47,690.

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

#121

Columbia, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
70%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
91%
90%

University of Missouri-Columbia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

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

Field productivity stands at 2% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#122

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.1 / 100
82.1
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
63%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
92%
91%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 34,525 students with in-state tuition of $20,154.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#123

Eugene, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82 / 100
82
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
87%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
85%
77%

University of Oregon is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,786 students with in-state tuition of $12,240.

Field productivity stands at 3% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#124

Fort Worth, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
74%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
94%
93%

Texas Christian University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 12,785 students with in-state tuition of $57,130.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#125

Bellingham, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
81%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
80%
63%

Western Washington University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,651 students with in-state tuition of $7,997.

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

#126

Wooster, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.5 / 100
81.5
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
94%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
81%
66%

The College of Wooster is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,876 students with in-state tuition of $59,050.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#127

Iowa City, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
69%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
89%
86%

University of Iowa is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

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

Field productivity stands at 2% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#128

Durham, NH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
86%
80%

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,626 students with in-state tuition of $15,520.

Field productivity stands at 2% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#129

Madison, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
84%
74%

Drew University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,226 students with in-state tuition of $44,260.

Field productivity stands at 4% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#130

Hillsdale, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.3 / 100
81.3
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
96%
96%

Hillsdale College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,823 students with in-state tuition of $30,780.

Field productivity stands at 5% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#131

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
5.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
94%
93%

Pitzer College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,204 students with in-state tuition of $62,392.

Field productivity stands at 6% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#132

Chico, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
84%
74%

California State University-Chico is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,523 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 3% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#133

Gambier, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
6.0% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
91%
90%

Kenyon College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,184 students with in-state tuition of $69,030.

Field productivity stands at 6% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#134

Northfield, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
91%
90%

St Olaf College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,074 students with in-state tuition of $56,970.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#135

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.9 / 100
80.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
74%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
87%
82%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,148 students with in-state tuition of $9,238.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#136

Allentown, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.9 / 100
80.9
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
92%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
89%
86%

Muhlenberg College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,818 students with in-state tuition of $59,505.

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#137

New Brunswick, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.9 / 100
80.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
61%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
93%
92%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,617 students with in-state tuition of $13,674.

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

#138

San Marcos, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
4.7% productivity
93%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
75%
45%

California State University-San Marcos 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 15,431 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 5% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#139

Stony Brook, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
79%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
89%
86%

Stony Brook University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,865 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#140

Geneseo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
84%
74%

SUNY College at Geneseo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,928 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#141

Greenville, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
91%
90%

Furman University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,505 students with in-state tuition of $57,902.

Field productivity stands at 4% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#142

Dallas, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
90%
88%

Southern Methodist University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 88th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,842 students with in-state tuition of $57,212.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#143

Burlington, VT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
72%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
88%
84%

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

The college enrolls 14,320 students with in-state tuition of $16,280.

Field productivity stands at 2% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#144

Sacramento, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.5 / 100
80.5
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
81%
66%

California State University-Sacramento 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 31,172 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#145

Salem, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
86%
80%

Willamette University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,112 students with in-state tuition of $48,000.

Field productivity stands at 5% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#146

Merced, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
83%
71%

University of California-Merced is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,147 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 3% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#147

Miami, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
92%
91%

Florida International University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

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

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

#148

University of Richmond, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
93%
92%

University of Richmond scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,776 students with in-state tuition of $62,600.

Field productivity stands at 3% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#149

San Bernardino, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
78%
57%

California State University-San Bernardino scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,925 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#150

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
Field Productivity
4.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
88%
84%

Scripps College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,103 students with in-state tuition of $63,216.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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