2026 Social Sciences Rankings - Page 6

Best Colleges for Social Sciences

Rankings 251-300 of 1,299 colleges for Social Sciences

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#251

Naperville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
82%
69%

North Central College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,856 students with in-state tuition of $44,114.

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

#252

Collegeville, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
95%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
84%
74%

Ursinus College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,492 students with in-state tuition of $59,196.

Field productivity stands at 6% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#253

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
72%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
86%
80%

Loyola University Maryland scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,107 students with in-state tuition of $55,480.

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

#254

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
6.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
96%
96%

Minerva University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 656 students with in-state tuition of $18,700.

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

#255

New Britain, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
79%
60%

Central Connecticut State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 9,712 students with in-state tuition of $6,664.

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

#256

Fort Collins, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
85%
77%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,500 students with in-state tuition of $10,299.

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

#257

Richardson, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
45%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
88%
84%

The University of Texas at Dallas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 87th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,885 students with in-state tuition of $14,564.

Field productivity stands at 1% (45th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#258

Norfolk, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
70%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
76%
48%

Old Dominion University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 22,541 students with in-state tuition of $7,590.

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

#259

Willimantic, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
84%
74%

Eastern Connecticut State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,979 students with in-state tuition of $6,664.

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

#260

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
79%
60%

CUNY City College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,012 students with in-state tuition of $6,930.

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

#261

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
69%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
81%
66%

The New School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71.

The college enrolls 9,434 students with in-state tuition of $54,995.

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

#262

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
51%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
83%
71%

Temple University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 30,205 students with in-state tuition of $21,023.

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

#263

Saint Joseph, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
88%
84%

College of Saint Benedict scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,451 students with in-state tuition of $52,700.

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

#264

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
88%
84%

Saint Joseph's University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 84th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 7,201 students with in-state tuition of $51,140.

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

#265

Lexington, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
48%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
87%
82%

University of Kentucky scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 90th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 32,703 students with in-state tuition of $11,849.

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#266

Boone, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
56%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
85%
77%

Appalachian State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 21,253 students with in-state tuition of $4,242.

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

#267

Manhattan, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
55%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
87%
82%

Kansas State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 19,745 students with in-state tuition of $9,964.

Field productivity stands at 1% (55th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#268

Ewing, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.6 / 100
70.6
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
60%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
90%
88%

The College of New Jersey scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,652 students with in-state tuition of $14,706.

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

#269

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.5 / 100
70.5
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
66%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
78%
57%

Georgia State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

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

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

#270

Santa Barbara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
87%
82%

Westmont College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,310 students with in-state tuition of $50,550.

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

#271

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
78%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
94%
93%

University of Florida-Online scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,462 students with in-state tuition of $3,358.

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

#272

Richmond, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.3 / 100
70.3
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
53%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
86%
80%

Virginia Commonwealth University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,238 students with in-state tuition of $12,850.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#273

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
56%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
86%
80%

University of Houston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 46,676 students with in-state tuition of $8,685.

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

#274

Tacoma, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70 / 100
70
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
79%
60%

Pacific Lutheran University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,737 students with in-state tuition of $49,472.

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

#275

Valparaiso, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.9 / 100
69.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
74%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
79%
60%

Valparaiso University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,846 students with in-state tuition of $45,136.

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

#276

Fayetteville, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
50%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
86%
80%

University of Arkansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 32,140 students with in-state tuition of $7,666.

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

#277

Flagstaff, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.7 / 100
69.7
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
70%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
73%
37%

Northern Arizona University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 28,186 students with in-state tuition of $11,015.

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

#278

Latrobe, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.4 / 100
69.4
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
85%
77%

Saint Vincent College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 82th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,442 students with in-state tuition of $39,978.

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

#279

New London, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.3 / 100
69.3
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
88%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
99%
99%

United States Coast Guard Academy scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,081 students.

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

#280

Boston, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
71%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
73%
37%

University of Massachusetts-Boston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 15,810 students with in-state tuition of $14,905.

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

#281

Collegeville, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
83%
71%

Saint Johns University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,624 students with in-state tuition of $52,700.

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

#282

Indiana, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
85%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
71%
31%

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,246 students with in-state tuition of $7,716.

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

#283

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
28%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
93%
92%

Auburn University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

Field productivity stands at 1% (28th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#284

University Heights, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
3 programs
22%
Retention
85%
77%

John Carroll University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,773 students with in-state tuition of $47,300.

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

#285

Cedar Falls, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69 / 100
69
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
59%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
85%
77%

University of Northern Iowa scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 9,013 students with in-state tuition of $8,396.

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

#286

Lubbock, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.9 / 100
68.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
43%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
85%
77%

Texas Tech University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,773 students with in-state tuition of $8,935.

Field productivity stands at 1% (43rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#287

Greenville, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.9 / 100
68.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
44%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
82%
69%

East Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,785 students with in-state tuition of $4,452.

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#288

Spokane, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.9 / 100
68.9
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
80%
63%

Whitworth University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,345 students with in-state tuition of $49,600.

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

#289

Lookout Mountain, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.8 / 100
68.8
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
87%
82%

Covenant College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 87th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 928 students with in-state tuition of $39,270.

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

#290

Ashland, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.8 / 100
68.8
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
81%
66%

Randolph-Macon College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,523 students with in-state tuition of $46,278.

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

#291

Albion, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.7 / 100
68.7
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
90%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
69%
25%

Albion College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,354 students with in-state tuition of $55,226.

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

#292

San Marcos, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.7 / 100
68.7
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
52%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
78%
57%

Texas State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,722 students with in-state tuition of $8,606.

Field productivity stands at 1% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#293

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.7 / 100
68.7
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
48%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
84%
74%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

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

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#294

Morgantown, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
62%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
81%
66%

West Virginia University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 24,200 students with in-state tuition of $9,648.

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

#295

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
39%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
89%
86%

Saint Louis University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 86th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 17,202 students with in-state tuition of $52,260.

Field productivity stands at 1% (39th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#296

Dearborn, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.6 / 100
68.6
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
63%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
81%
66%

University of Michigan-Dearborn scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 8,035 students with in-state tuition of $14,544.

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

#297

Santa Rosa, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.5 / 100
68.5
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
75%
45%

Santa Rosa Junior College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,803 students with in-state tuition of $1,242.

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

#298

Emmitsburg, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.3 / 100
68.3
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
90%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
71%
31%

Mount St. Mary's University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 90th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,499 students with in-state tuition of $45,660.

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

#299

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.2 / 100
68.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
52%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
86%
80%

Duquesne University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,137 students with in-state tuition of $47,146.

Field productivity stands at 1% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#300

Honolulu, HI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.1 / 100
68.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
66%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
75%
45%

University of Hawaii at Manoa scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,256 students with in-state tuition of $11,304.

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

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