Best colleges with Sociology degrees

What colleges offer sociology classes in 2025?

There are 1060 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in sociology. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in sociology based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $19,546 per year. Woodland Community College offers the cheapest sociology degree with an average net price of $6,335 annually.

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Ottawa University Ottawa
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Ottawa, KS
 

Ottawa University Ottawa

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $28,126net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Stephen F Austin State University
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Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,888enrollment
  • $15,498net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

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Fort Lewis College
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Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 3,413enrollment
  • $16,074net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 980-1220SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Marshall University
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Huntington, WV

Marshall University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 11,027enrollment
  • $9,734net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 890-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

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Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,935enrollment
  • $19,220net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1133SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Kent State University at Kent
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Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 26,106enrollment
  • $20,333net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,431enrollment
  • $10,500net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Wisconsin Whitewater
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Whitewater, WI

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 11,519enrollment
  • $13,670net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Eastern Washington University
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Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,741enrollment
  • $13,786net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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Chestnut Hill College
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Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#56 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,402enrollment
  • $28,583net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Midwestern State University
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Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,573enrollment
  • $11,798net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

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Bethel College Mishawaka
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Mishawaka, IN
 

Bethel College Mishawaka

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,222enrollment
  • $20,058net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,172enrollment
  • $11,183net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Central Arkansas
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Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,790enrollment
  • $16,362net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,557enrollment
  • $24,143net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 893-1110SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 22,481enrollment
  • $16,499net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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Mercy College
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Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#58 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 8,774enrollment
  • $16,776net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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Fort Hays State University
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Hays, KS
 

Fort Hays State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 12,843enrollment
  • $13,774net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Colleges for earning degrees in Sociology can be found in the following states