Cheapest Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Colleges in Pennsylvania

Mount Aloysius College offers Pennsylvania's most affordable legal studies program at $20,748 net cost, nearly $12,000 less than Dickinson College's $32,191. The state's legal field benefits from major employers like Comcast and UPMC requiring compliance specialists and contract analysts. Private schools dominate this list with 8 of 9 programs, though University of Pittsburgh provides a public option. Graduation rates span from 46% to 84%, with acceptance rates varying dramatically from Dickinson's selective 35% to Chestnut Hill's nearly open 98%.

Programs

$20,748 – $32,191

Net Price Range

66.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Mount Aloysius College Cresson, Pennsylvania	$20,748	$26,156	55.6%	86.0%
2	Point Park University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$24,791	$38,160	59.6%	82.1%
3	Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania	$26,539	$57,400	74.1%	76.7%
4	Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$28,163	$45,683	68.2%	88.9%
5	Neumann University Aston, Pennsylvania	$28,714	$37,300	46.1%	85.5%
6	Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$29,944	$39,410	56.1%	98.2%
7	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$30,074	$21,524	84.3%	49.1%
8	DeSales University Center Valley, Pennsylvania	$30,465	$44,800	71.0%	77.2%
9	Dickinson College Carlisle, Pennsylvania	$32,191	$63,475	83.4%	34.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $11,443 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Mount Aloysius College's rural Cresson location and smaller scale keep costs at $20,748, while Dickinson College's selective admissions (35% acceptance rate) and high-ranking liberal arts status drive prices to $32,191. The graduation rate gap also reflects this divide, with Dickinson achieving 83% compared to Mount Aloysius's 56%.

How does University of Pittsburgh compare as the only public option?

Pittsburgh charges $30,074 net cost despite a much lower $21,524 in-state tuition, placing it seventh among nine schools. However, it delivers the second-highest graduation rate at 84% and maintains selective 49% admissions, making it competitive with pricier private alternatives.

Does program location within Pennsylvania affect career prospects?

Philadelphia schools like Thomas Jefferson and Chestnut Hill benefit from proximity to major law firms and corporate legal departments, while Pittsburgh programs connect to UPMC's healthcare legal needs. Rural programs like Mount Aloysius cost less but require students to relocate for major market opportunities.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.