2026 Legal Studies Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Legal Studies

Rankings 51-100 of 586 colleges for Legal Studies

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Legal Studies.
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Top Colleges for Legal Studies

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#51

Stanford, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
81%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
98%
97%

Stanford University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,446 students with in-state tuition of $61,731.

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

#52

Salem, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.2 / 100
84.2
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
86%
78%

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

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

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

#53

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
7.0% productivity
98%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
76%
58%

Suffolk University 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 6,697 students with in-state tuition of $44,812.

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

#54

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.6 / 100
83.6
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
75%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
90%
85%

Drexel University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 21,703 students with in-state tuition of $58,293.

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

#55

Storrs, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.6 / 100
83.6
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
71%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
91%
87%

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

The college enrolls 27,364 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

Chestnut Hill, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
95%
92%

Boston College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,280 students with in-state tuition of $66,410.

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
66%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
91%
87%

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

The college enrolls 51,316 students with in-state tuition of $16,930.

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

#58

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
85%
77%

Seattle University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 7,182 students with in-state tuition of $53,235.

Field productivity stands at 3% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.8 / 100
82.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
60%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
97%
95%

University of Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 54,814 students with in-state tuition of $4,477.

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

#60

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.8 / 100
82.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
77%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
97%
95%

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 25,924 students with in-state tuition of $18,823.

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

#61

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
80%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
98%
97%

University of Notre Dame 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 13,174 students with in-state tuition of $62,186.

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

#62

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
71%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
88%
82%

University of Arizona is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

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

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Orange, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
81%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
90%
85%

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

The college enrolls 9,961 students with in-state tuition of $62,400.

Field productivity stands at 1% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.6 / 100
81.6
Field Productivity
6.0% productivity
97%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
74%
54%

Capital University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,388 students with in-state tuition of $41,298.

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

#65

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.6 / 100
81.6
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
83%
73%

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

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

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

Detroit, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.5 / 100
81.5
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
82%
72%

University of Detroit Mercy 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 5,528 students with in-state tuition of $32,300.

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

#67

Stockton, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.2 / 100
81.2
Field Productivity
8.3% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
100%
99%

Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 575 students with in-state tuition of $14,760.

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

#68

DeLand, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
8.2% productivity
99%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
73%
52%

Stetson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,669 students with in-state tuition of $54,820.

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

#69

Hempstead, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
89%
Retention
83%
73%

Hofstra University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 10,393 students with in-state tuition of $54,335.

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

#70

Oklahoma City, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.4 / 100
80.4
Field Productivity
6.0% productivity
97%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
83%
73%

Oklahoma City University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,763 students with in-state tuition of $29,836.

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

#71

Saint Paul, MN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
74%
54%

Hamline 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 2,432 students with in-state tuition of $47,134.

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

#72

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
89%
83%

Saint Louis University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 86th percentile for completion rate.

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

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#73

Des Moines, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80 / 100
80
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
84%
75%

Drake University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,504 students with in-state tuition of $49,466.

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

#74

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
64%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
92%
89%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,399 students with in-state tuition of $19,672.

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

#75

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
82%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
80%
68%

University of San Francisco scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 84th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#76

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
59%
Program Depth
11 programs
99%
Retention
92%
89%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#77

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
67%
Program Depth
7 programs
95%
Retention
84%
75%

University at Buffalo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31,889 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
6.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
8 programs
96%
Retention
67%
35%

St. Mary's University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,411 students with in-state tuition of $35,144.

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

#79

Newark, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
88%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
84%
75%

Rutgers University-Newark scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 10,809 students with in-state tuition of $13,674.

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

#80

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
74.9% productivity
100%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
100%
99%

Center for Advanced Legal Studies scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 243 students.

Field productivity stands at 75% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
65%
Program Depth
9 programs
98%
Retention
85%
77%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#82

Milwaukee, WI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.8 / 100
78.8
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
91%
87%

Marquette University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

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

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

New Orleans, LA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.7 / 100
78.7
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
77%
61%

Loyola University New Orleans scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,351 students with in-state tuition of $45,280.

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

#84

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.6 / 100
78.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
60%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
93%
90%

University of California-Davis scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 39,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

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

#85

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
77%
61%

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

The college enrolls 14,092 students with in-state tuition of $49,550.

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

#86

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
86%
78%

Duquesne University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

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

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

#87

Tulsa, OK

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
93%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
85%
77%

University of Tulsa scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,559 students with in-state tuition of $46,932.

Field productivity stands at 3% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

Syracuse, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
73%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
91%
87%

Syracuse University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 22,948 students with in-state tuition of $61,310.

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

#89

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78 / 100
78
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
56%
Program Depth
3 programs
74%
Retention
94%
91%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 56,563 students with in-state tuition of $14,768.

Field productivity stands at 0% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.7 / 100
77.7
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
52%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
91%
87%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 54,890 students with in-state tuition of $14,496.

Field productivity stands at 0% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

Hamden, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.6 / 100
77.6
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
87%
81%

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

The college enrolls 8,918 students with in-state tuition of $50,400.

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

#92

Grand Prairie, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
14.8% productivity
99%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
75%
56%

Arlington Career Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 439 students.

Field productivity stands at 15% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
70%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
78%
64%

University of Illinois Chicago scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 33,522 students with in-state tuition of $12,656.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Indianapolis, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
81%
Program Depth
10 programs
98%
Retention
72%
49%

Indiana University-Indianapolis scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 25,497 students with in-state tuition of $9,241.

Field productivity stands at 1% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Omaha, NE

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
52%
Retention
92%
89%

Creighton University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 89th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 8,255 students with in-state tuition of $45,000.

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

#96

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
63%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
86%
78%

University of Houston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

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

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

#97

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.7 / 100
76.7
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
78%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
86%
78%

Touro University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 84th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,953 students with in-state tuition of $18,950.

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

#98

University, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.7 / 100
76.7
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
68%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
88%
82%

University of Mississippi scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 24,043 students with in-state tuition of $9,252.

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

Bloomington, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.7 / 100
76.7
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
52%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
91%
87%

Indiana University-Bloomington scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

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

Field productivity stands at 0% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Eugene, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
66%
Program Depth
4 programs
84%
Retention
85%
77%

University of Oregon scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 84th percentile for program depth.

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

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

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