- The mission of Center for Advanced Legal Studies is to provide students with the skills and practical and ethical knowledge necessary to excel as paralegals and meet the needs of the legal, governmental, and corporate communities.
School Highlights
Center for Advanced Legal Studies serves 411 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,300
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
19 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
8
Student Body
The student population of Center for Advanced Legal Studies has grown by 69% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Center for Advanced Legal Studies diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
411 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
411 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
411 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
411 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
6 students
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
28%
46%
% Black
37%
13%
% White
31%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,200
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $9,300 is less than the state average of $14,275.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,300
$14,275
Tuition Notes
Includes tuition, fees, and access to textbooks through Cengage Unlimited. Tuition for certificate program only. Please contact admissions for information regarding degree program.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,337
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
50%
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Center for Advanced Legal
Studies (CALS), founded in 1987, is an accredited college in
Texas that specializes in paralegal education and training.
- CALS offers a Paralegal Certificate program designed for individuals who have previously earned a college degree, and an Associate of Applied Science Degree program for those in search of their first college degree. Both programs are accredited and provide a comprehensive skills-based approach to paralegal studies.
- Both paralegal programs are offered 100% online using technology whereby students can see and hear their instructors in real-time.
- Specializing solely in paralegal education gives CALS the freedom to design our classrooms, library, and other resources to meet the specific needs of our paralegal students and faculty. Our classrooms are spacious, comfortable, and provide our students with ample room to take notes and arrange their materials.
- CALS' library is equipped with resources specific to the study of law, has generous work areas, Westlaw access, and provides a quiet atmosphere for research and study.
- Graduates are assisted by a full-time Director of Career Services who helps students prepare for their job search and assists in setting up job interviews with historical employers of CALS graduates.
- Center for Advanced Legal Studies is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and Council on Occupational Education (COE).
- The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board authorizes the Associate of Applied Science Degree Program at Center for Advanced Legal Studies.
- CALS is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Center for Advanced Legal Studies cost?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies's private state tuition is approximately $9,300.
What is the acceptance rate of Center for Advanced Legal Studies?
The acceptance rate of Center for Advanced Legal Studies is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 84%.
In what neighborhood is Center for Advanced Legal Studies located?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is located in the Briar Forest neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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