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107 Best Private Diploma Law Universities in the USA

Compare 351 programs at 107 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

107 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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TU Tulane University of Louisiana logo

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana · Private University · Est. 1834

US #16 QS World #461 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$39,949/yr
Admission rate
14%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,268
Students
7,767
2
SU Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$38,793/yr
Admission rate
46%
Earnings (10yr)
$79,164
Students
15,477
3
SA Southern Adventist University logo

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,345/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,723
Students
2,773
4
NU Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,167/yr
Admission rate
8%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,363
Students
9,201
5
BU Boston University logo

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,402/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$83,238
Students
18,248
6
LU Loyola University Chicago logo

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1870

US #133 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$36,079/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,530
Students
11,737
7
LU Liberty University logo

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$29,357/yr
Admission rate
99%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,813
Students
50,012
8
UN University of New Haven logo

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1920

US #147 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$34,192/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,126
Students
4,841
9
WU Webster University logo

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1915

US #153 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$27,047/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,876
Students
2,304
10
LI Long Island University logo

Long Island University

Brookville, New York · Private University · Est. 1954

US #158 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$33,062/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,950
Students
5,520
11
SL Saint Louis University logo

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1818

US #161 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$24,398/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,783
Students
7,267
12
WU Widener University logo

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1821

US #190 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$25,759/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,920
Students
2,951
13
MU Madonna University logo

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,755/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,058
Students
1,632
14
HU Hofstra University logo

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York · Private University · Est. 1935

US #200 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$34,176/yr
Admission rate
68%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,039
Students
6,488
16
UH University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1957

US #213 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$30,282/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,823
Students
4,146
17
SJ Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia logo

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1851

US #233 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,689/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,881
Students
4,948
18
SJ St. John's University-New York logo

St. John's University-New York

Queens, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #249 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$29,999/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,571
Students
9,477
19
AP American Public University System logo

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$44,409
Students
40,074
20
WW Walla Walla University logo

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington · Private University · Est. 1892

US #280 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$23,329/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$61,885
Students
1,252
21
WC Wheaton College logo

Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1860

US #282 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$26,975/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,756
Students
2,121
22
UB University of Bridgeport logo

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1927

US #292 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$27,807/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,323
Students
1,534
23
RU Regent University logo

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1978

US #300 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$19,923/yr
Admission rate
38%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,498
Students
4,729
24
CU Concordia University-Wisconsin logo

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #317 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,201/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,075
Students
2,197

What this subject pays

Graduates of Law programmes report a median $41,007 two years after finishing, across 279 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,432.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Diploma Law universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Tulane University of Louisiana, Syracuse University, Southern Adventist University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Diploma Law universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Diploma Law universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Diploma Law universities in the USA

This page lists private Diploma Law universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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