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Center for Advanced Legal Studies

Houston, TX·Private for-profit·243 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 243 students.

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243
Students
$10,914
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$41,800
Earnings
10 yr
$9,395
Debt

About This School

Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas with approximately 243 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,914 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Worth considering if you're set on a legal studies career path and want to keep costs manageable — median debt at graduation is just $9,395, which is unusually low for a specialized private school. However, median earnings of $41,800 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about whether this credential will open the specific doors you're aiming for. The tiny enrollment of 243 students means a tight-knit environment, but also limited resources and networking reach compared to larger institutions.

Founded
1987
Setting
Large city

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$10,914
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants48%
Median debt at graduation$9,395

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,395
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,395
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White28%
Black41%
Hispanic/Latino28%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (243 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Center for Advanced Legal Studies

800 W Sam Houston Parkway S, Suite 100

Houston, TX 77042-1912

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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