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Center for Advanced Legal Studies

Houston, TX·For-Profit·www.paralegal.edu/

Fully online

98% of undergraduates are enrolled exclusively in distance education. Campus-life figures below describe the physical campus, which most students here do not attend.

At a Glance

Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a small private for-profit community college in Houston, TX. Approximately 271 undergraduates are enrolled. Lake Houston is about 26 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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2024-25 Tuition
$13,959
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Room & Board
271
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Location

Houston, TX

Campus Identity

Fully onlineVery Safe

Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a small private for-profit community college in Houston, TX. Approximately 271 undergraduates are enrolled. Lake Houston is about 26 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

Campus Lifestyle

Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a under 1,000, urban school. The campus is 52 miles from Jamaica Beach, TX and 672 miles from Snow Creek Ski Area.

School Size & Setting

Under 1,000

Urban setting

Beach Access

52 miles

Jamaica Beach, TX

Ski Access

672 miles

Snow Creek Ski Area

Weather

Hot Climate

66°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Center for Advanced Legal Studies students have access to 3 ski resorts within driving distance. The closest is Snow Creek Ski Area, 672 miles away with 6 lifts and 30 skiable acres. All are within 826 miles of campus.

672 mi away
30 skiable acres6 lifts
802 mi away
50 skiable acres2 lifts

Nearest Beach

Students at Center for Advanced Legal Studies are 52 miles from Jamaica Beach, TX.

Jamaica Beach, TX

Ocean access within 52.1 miles

52 mi away

Nearby Lake

Lake Houston is 26 miles from campus, giving Center for Advanced Legal Studies students access to boating, swimming, and waterfront recreation.

Lake Houston

Lake access within 26.1 miles

26 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Houston, TX

Houston has a warm climate, with winters averaging 54°F in Jan and summers peaking around 85°F in Aug.

54°Jan58°Feb64°Mar70°Apr77°May83°Jun85°Jul85°Aug81°Sep73°Oct63°Nov55°Dec

Station: SUGAR LAND · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

Center for Advanced Legal Studies in TX earns a composite safety score of 100/100, rated Very Safe among U.S. colleges.

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PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety100100100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.

$13,959avg net price / year

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

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Fields of Study

3 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Legal Support ServicesCertificate
141 grads/yr$44,894
Legal Support ServicesAssociate's
41 grads/yr$38,920

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Legal Support Services
Certificate141 grads$44,894
Legal Support Services
Associate's41 grads$38,920
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Associate's

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Center for Advanced Legal Studies located?

Center for Advanced Legal Studies is located in Houston, TX. The main campus address is 800 W Sam Houston Parkway S, Suite 100, Houston, TX. It is a private institution offering 4-year degree programs.

How many students attend Center for Advanced Legal Studies?

Center for Advanced Legal Studies enrolls 271 undergraduates. That figure counts degree-seeking undergraduate students across all years, not just the incoming class, and it excludes graduate students. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is Center for Advanced Legal Studies the right fit for me?

Whether Center for Advanced Legal Studies is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, avg net price ($13,959/year after aid), campus culture in Houston, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Center for Advanced Legal Studies against similar schools side-by-side.

Tuition: College Scorecard (2024-25). Fees, room & board, and other data: IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Center for Advanced Legal Studies directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
For-Profit
Location
Houston, TX
Size
Under 1,000
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Hot · 66°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
100/100
Nearest Airport
Houston, TX (SGR) · 11 mialso HOU (19 mi), IAH (21 mi)
Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.