2026 Social Sciences Rankings - Page 5

Best Colleges for Social Sciences

Rankings 201-250 of 1,299 colleges for Social Sciences

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#201

Williamsport, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
93%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
82%
69%

Lycoming College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,063 students with in-state tuition of $46,720.

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

#202

Corvallis, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
60%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
87%
82%

Oregon State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,622 students with in-state tuition of $11,145.

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

#203

Greencastle, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
90%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
89%
86%

DePauw University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,819 students with in-state tuition of $56,030.

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

#204

Charlotte, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
59%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
85%
77%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,298 students with in-state tuition of $3,812.

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

#205

Colchester, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.5 / 100
75.5
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
92%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
84%
74%

Saint Michael's College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,370 students with in-state tuition of $47,640.

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

#206

Columbia, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.5 / 100
75.5
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
56%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
91%
90%

University of South Carolina-Columbia scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,579 students with in-state tuition of $12,288.

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

#207

Turlock, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
80%
63%

California State University-Stanislaus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,841 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#208

Sewanee, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
22%
Retention
88%
84%

The University of the South scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,693 students with in-state tuition of $53,418.

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

#209

Bloomington, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
47%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
91%
90%

Indiana University-Bloomington scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,312.

Field productivity stands at 1% (47th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#210

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
84%
74%

Loyola University Chicago scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,397 students with in-state tuition of $50,270.

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

#211

Saint Peter, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
92%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
84%
74%

Gustavus Adolphus College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,952 students with in-state tuition of $53,570.

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

#212

Boulder, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
89%
86%

University of Colorado Boulder scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

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

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

#213

Chestertown, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
87%
82%

Washington College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 916 students with in-state tuition of $52,146.

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

#214

Portland, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
82%
69%

Lewis & Clark College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,526 students with in-state tuition of $61,916.

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

#215

Tacoma, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
80%
63%

University of Puget Sound scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,914 students with in-state tuition of $59,340.

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

#216

Portland, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
75%
45%

Portland State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 20,519 students with in-state tuition of $8,694.

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

#217

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
56%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
95%
95%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 22,485 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#218

Lake Forest, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
92%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
86%
80%

Lake Forest College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,818 students with in-state tuition of $53,300.

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

#219

Indianapolis, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
68%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
88%
84%

Butler University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,763 students with in-state tuition of $44,990.

Field productivity stands at 2% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#220

Wilmington, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
62%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
85%
77%

University of North Carolina Wilmington scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,987 students with in-state tuition of $4,443.

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

#221

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
83%
71%

The Catholic University of America scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#222

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
51%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
92%
91%

Purdue University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,905 students with in-state tuition of $9,718.

Field productivity stands at 1% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#223

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
92%
91%

Case Western Reserve University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 12,266 students with in-state tuition of $64,100.

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

#224

Decatur, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
93%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
80%
63%

Agnes Scott College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,077 students with in-state tuition of $47,820.

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

#225

Kalamazoo, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
84%
74%

Kalamazoo College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,196 students with in-state tuition of $58,185.

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

#226

South Orange, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
85%
77%

Seton Hall University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 81th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,494 students with in-state tuition of $48,670.

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

#227

Lexington, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
Field Productivity
6.8% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
10%
Retention
84%
74%

Virginia Military Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,560 students with in-state tuition of $10,076.

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

#228

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
80%
63%

Canisius University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,545 students with in-state tuition of $31,100.

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

#229

Logan, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
75%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
74%
42%

Utah State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 28,063 students with in-state tuition of $7,387.

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

#230

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
81%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
73%
37%

California State University-Los Angeles scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 25,080 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#231

Fremont, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
6.5% productivity
97%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
78%
57%

Ohlone College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,375 students with in-state tuition of $1,104.

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

#232

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
91%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
74%
42%

Hamline University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,432 students with in-state tuition of $47,134.

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

#233

Galesburg, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
80%
63%

Knox College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,001 students with in-state tuition of $54,768.

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

#234

Athens, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
57%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
82%
69%

Ohio University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,937 students with in-state tuition of $13,746.

Field productivity stands at 1% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#235

Rock Island, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
83%
71%

Augustana College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,484 students with in-state tuition of $49,674.

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

#236

Sherman, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
91%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
80%
63%

Austin College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,136 students with in-state tuition of $45,878.

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

#237

Loudonville, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
84%
74%

Siena College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,623 students with in-state tuition of $42,580.

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

#238

Norton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
86%
80%

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,778 students with in-state tuition of $61,600.

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

#239

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
61%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
87%
82%

DePaul University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#240

Lexington, KY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
83%
71%

Transylvania University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,022 students with in-state tuition of $43,160.

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

#241

Galloway, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
77%
52%

Stockton University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,788 students with in-state tuition of $12,996.

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

#242

Duluth, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
71%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
81%
66%

University of Minnesota-Duluth scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,350 students with in-state tuition of $12,766.

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

#243

Fairfield, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
64%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
90%
88%

Fairfield University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,289 students with in-state tuition of $55,510.

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

#244

Georgetown, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
83%
71%

Southwestern University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,457 students with in-state tuition of $50,558.

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

#245

La Crosse, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
69%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
86%
80%

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 80th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 10,299 students with in-state tuition of $7,974.

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

#246

St. Mary's City, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Field Productivity
4.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
81%
66%

St. Mary's College of Maryland scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,587 students with in-state tuition of $12,116.

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

#247

Norman, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
56%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
89%
86%

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 29,145 students with in-state tuition of $5,070.

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

#248

Moraga, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
73%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
85%
77%

Saint Mary's College of California scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,775 students with in-state tuition of $55,634.

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

#249

Charleston, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
68%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
82%
69%

College of Charleston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 80th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,729 students with in-state tuition of $12,518.

Field productivity stands at 2% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#250

Hampden-Sydney, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.5 / 100
71.5
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
85%
77%

Hampden-Sydney College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 876 students with in-state tuition of $49,754.

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

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