186 Best Private Professional Law Universities in the USA

Compare 681 programs at 186 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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145

Bentley University

Waltham, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1917

US #750 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,930/yr
Admission rate: 45%
Earnings (10yr): $120,959
Students: 4,474

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146

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont · Private University · Est. 1819

US #754 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,257/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $65,575
Students: 2,428

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147

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas · Private University · Est. 1885

US #767 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,824/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $55,646
Students: 924

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148

Siena University

Loudonville, New York · Private University · Est. 1937

US #780 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $33,733/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $76,079
Students: 3,409

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149

Wabash College

Crawfordsville, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1832

US #782 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,336/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $69,952
Students: 866

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150

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, California · Private University · Est. 1901

US #788 ROI B Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $87,434
Students: 259

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151

Stetson University

DeLand, Florida · Private University · Est. 1883

US #800 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,372/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $51,642
Students: 2,297

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152

University of Management and Technology

Arlington, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1998

US #802 Admissions open

Tuition: USD 9,450/yr
Earnings (10yr): $68,530
Students: 294

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153

Ohio Northern University

Ada, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1871

US #823 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,478/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $80,928
Students: 2,489

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154

Meredith College

Raleigh, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1891

US #845 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $22,488/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $51,539
Students: 1,188

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155

Felician University

Lodi, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1942

US #874 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $40,045/yr
Earnings (10yr): $57,602
Students: 1,774

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156

Faulkner University

Montgomery, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1942

US #898 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $22,085/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $43,457
Students: 1,549

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157

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1993

US #914 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,580/yr
Earnings (10yr): $63,534
Students: 12,176

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158

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1916

US #915 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $26,672/yr
Admission rate: 23%
Earnings (10yr): $48,057
Students: 796

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159

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

Hato Rey, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 1966

US #925 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,540/yr
Earnings (10yr): $47,540
Students: 3,594

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160

Trinity International University-Illinois

Deerfield, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1950

US #935 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $2,835/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $46,989
Students: 55

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161

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1830

US #941 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $22,576/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $54,143
Students: 1,585

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162

Simpson College

Indianola, Iowa · Private University · Est. 1860

US #949 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,936/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $59,274
Students: 1,227

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163

Westcliff University

Irvine, California · Private University

US #954 Admissions open

Net price: $35,426/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Students: 2,363

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164

Anna Maria College

Paxton, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1946

US #957 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $28,333/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $46,651
Students: 906

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165

American InterContinental University System

Chandler, Arizona · Private University · Est. 1970

US #966 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $15,172/yr
Earnings (10yr): $36,144
Students: 7,111

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166

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon · Private University · Est. 1867

US #1014 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,013/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $62,205
Students: 2,120

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167

Northcentral University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1996

US #1015 ROI A Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $48,414
Students: 60

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168

Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1896

US #1035 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,278/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $55,838
Students: 1,628

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Frequently asked questions

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

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Bentley University, Norwich University, Southwestern College. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists private Professional 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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