2026 Social Sciences Rankings - Page 4

Best Colleges for Social Sciences

Rankings 151-200 of 1,299 colleges for Social Sciences

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#151

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
88%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
91%
90%

Providence College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 90th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,635 students with in-state tuition of $59,830.

Field productivity stands at 3% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#152

Lexington, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
6.7% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
22%
Retention
95%
95%

Washington and Lee University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

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

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

#153

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
6.4% productivity
97%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
85%
77%

Bard College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,922 students with in-state tuition of $62,790.

Field productivity stands at 6% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#154

Fullerton, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
67%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
85%
77%

California State University-Fullerton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 41,962 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#155

Manchester, NH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
90%
88%

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

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

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

#156

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
56%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
93%
92%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 37,323 students with in-state tuition of $6,535.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#157

Pullman, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
80%
63%

Washington State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,490 students with in-state tuition of $10,976.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#158

Santa Clara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
94%
93%

Santa Clara University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,340 students with in-state tuition of $58,587.

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

#159

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
64%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
93%
92%

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

The college enrolls 28,747 students with in-state tuition of $14,038.

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

#160

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
73%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
84%
74%

San Francisco State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,908 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#161

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
88%
84%

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

The college enrolls 10,256 students with in-state tuition of $57,602.

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

#162

Kingston, RI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
71%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
84%
74%

University of Rhode Island scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 17,351 students with in-state tuition of $14,116.

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

#163

Fredericksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
82%
69%

University of Mary Washington scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,808 students with in-state tuition of $8,938.

Field productivity stands at 4% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#164

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
8.5% productivity
99%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
87%
82%

Occidental College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,854 students with in-state tuition of $62,850.

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

#165

San Jose, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
58%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
86%
80%

San Jose State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 36,062 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#166

Easton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
85%
77%

Stonehill College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,584 students with in-state tuition of $52,800.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#167

Northfield, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
4.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
22%
Retention
96%
96%

Carleton College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,069 students with in-state tuition of $65,043.

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

#168

Lancaster, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
97%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
85%
77%

Franklin and Marshall College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,911 students with in-state tuition of $68,180.

Field productivity stands at 6% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#169

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
80%
63%

CUNY Hunter College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,879 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

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

#170

Spokane, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
94%
93%

Gonzaga University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

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

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

#171

Winter Park, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
85%
77%

Rollins College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,013 students with in-state tuition of $58,300.

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

#172

Rohnert Park, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
92%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
75%
45%

Sonoma State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,990 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#173

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
90%
88%

University of San Diego scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,110 students with in-state tuition of $55,690.

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

#174

Cortland, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78 / 100
78
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
81%
66%

State University of New York at Cortland scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,780 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#175

New Paltz, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.9 / 100
77.9
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
87%
82%

State University of New York at New Paltz scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 82th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 7,420 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#176

Tuscaloosa, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.8 / 100
77.8
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
72%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
86%
80%

The University of Alabama scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

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

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

#177

Spartanburg, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.7 / 100
77.7
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
90%
88%

Wofford College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,873 students with in-state tuition of $51,750.

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

#178

Danville, KY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.6 / 100
77.6
Field Productivity
7.1% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
22%
Retention
88%
84%

Centre College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,356 students with in-state tuition of $50,250.

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

#179

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.6 / 100
77.6
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
91%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
88%
84%

Clark University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,124 students with in-state tuition of $54,760.

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

#180

Grand Rapids, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
88%
84%

Calvin University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,364 students with in-state tuition of $38,370.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#181

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
81%
66%

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,510 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#182

Thousand Oaks, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
87%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
81%
66%

California Lutheran University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,413 students with in-state tuition of $49,880.

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

#183

Towson, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
83%
71%

Towson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,527 students with in-state tuition of $7,382.

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

#184

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
79%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
80%
63%

University of San Francisco scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 82th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,212 students with in-state tuition of $57,670.

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

#185

Harrisonburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
67%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
90%
88%

James Madison University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,758 students with in-state tuition of $7,914.

Field productivity stands at 2% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#186

Fresno, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
78%
57%

California State University-Fresno scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,986 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#187

Queens, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
78%
57%

CUNY Queens College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,481 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

Field productivity stands at 4% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#188

USAF Academy, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
96%
96%

United States Air Force Academy scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,124 students.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#189

Hayward, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
79%
60%

California State University-East Bay scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,333 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#190

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
58%
Program Depth
14 programs
99%
Retention
88%
84%

University of Arizona scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 53,001 students with in-state tuition of $11,546.

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

#191

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.7 / 100
76.7
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
79%
60%

Emmanuel College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,059 students with in-state tuition of $46,200.

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

#192

Appleton, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
87%
82%

Lawrence University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,410 students with in-state tuition of $55,149.

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

#193

Portland, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
86%
80%

Reed College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,458 students with in-state tuition of $66,710.

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

#194

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
60%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
91%
90%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,304 students with in-state tuition of $11,332.

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

#195

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
86%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
94%
93%

Spelman College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,633 students with in-state tuition of $26,915.

Field productivity stands at 3% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#196

Northridge, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
74%
42%

California State University-Northridge scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,760 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#197

Bethlehem, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76 / 100
76
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
64%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
93%
92%

Lehigh University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,590 students with in-state tuition of $61,180.

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

#198

Elon, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
75%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
90%
88%

Elon University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 88th percentile for retention rate.

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

Field productivity stands at 2% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#199

Orlando, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
50%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
92%
91%

University of Central Florida scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 69,233 students with in-state tuition of $4,478.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#200

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
58%
Program Depth
17 programs
100%
Retention
85%
77%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 79,593 students with in-state tuition of $11,308.

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

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