Best colleges with Social Sciences degrees

What colleges offer social sciences classes in 2025?

There are 422 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in social sciences. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in social sciences based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $16,512 per year. Woodland Community College offers the cheapest social sciences degree with an average net price of $6,335 annually.

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Roosevelt University
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Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 4,015enrollment
  • $21,503net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 820-1090SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

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William Carey University
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Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

  • 5,448enrollment
  • $17,192net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 880-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

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Caldwell University
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Caldwell, NJ
 

Caldwell University

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,864enrollment
  • $23,071net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1320SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Niagara University
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Niagara University, NY

Niagara University

Private 4 Year

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#47 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 4,221enrollment
  • $17,495net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Mount St. Mary's College
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Los Angeles, CA

Mount St. Mary's College

Private 4 Year

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#26 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,308enrollment
  • $27,434net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Fresno Pacific University
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Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University

Private 4 Year

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#27 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,921enrollment
  • $15,668net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1240SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Mount Saint Mary College
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Newburgh, NY

Mount Saint Mary College

Private 4 Year

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#49 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,246enrollment
  • $24,588net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1255SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Campbell University
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Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 5,115enrollment
  • $24,517net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,275enrollment
  • $22,707net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,137enrollment
  • $16,527net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 840-1150SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Ball State University
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Muncie, IN

Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 20,440enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1250SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Viterbo University
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La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,301enrollment
  • $23,901net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1380SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Hampton University
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HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,649enrollment
  • $28,576net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 857-1226SAT range
  • 12-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Waynesburg University
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Waynesburg, PA

Waynesburg University

Private 4 Year

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#41 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,315enrollment
  • $22,837net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

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University of California Merced
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Merced, CA

University of California Merced

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in California

  • 9,147enrollment
  • $13,232net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Central College
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Pella, IA

Central College

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,095enrollment
  • $22,499net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 935-1205SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Northwestern College
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,262enrollment
  • $26,779net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 981-1293SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Spring Arbor University
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Spring Arbor, MI
 

Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,390enrollment
  • $21,720net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 935-1165SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Colleges for earning degrees in Social Sciences can be found in the following states