Best BA-BS in Political Science Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California, Usa8.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.26L/Yr ($58,479/Yr)Living: ₹12.72L/Yr ($14,796/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹50.26L/Yr $58,479 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)
#2	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.11L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Politics, Philosophy and...ACT34TOEFL92₹34.11L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(4 Users)
#3	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.47L/Yr $14,506 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)
#4	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.74L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living: ₹11.05L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.0₹27.74L/Yr $32,276 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)
Partner Colleges 6.7 Best In Social Life Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia ₹32.98L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 8.3 Best In Academic Sacred Heart University Fairfield, Connecticut ₹25.4L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, Maryland ₹20.91L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee ₹14.62L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.3 Best In Faculty Wright State University Dayton, Ohio ₹25.68L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri ₹25.21L 1st Year Fees B.S Criminology and Criminal Justice Apply Now 7.6 Best In Faculty San Francisco State University San Francisco, California ₹7.7L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.41L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.61L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now
#5	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.04L/Yr ($25,644/Yr)Living: ₹9.29L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.5PTE44₹22.04L/Yr $25,644 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#6	Yeshiva University, New York City New York, Usa50.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.2L/Yr ($44,447/Yr)Living: ₹10.27L/Yr ($11,950/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹38.2L/Yr $44,447 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 413 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#7	Colorado State University, Pueblo Colorado, Usa	Tuition: ₹23.5L/Yr ($27,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.77L/Yr ($10,210/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹23.5L/Yr $27,348 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 442 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#8	Clarkson University, Potsdam New York, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.61L/Yr ($65,872/Yr)Living: ₹12.45L/Yr ($14,488/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL80PTE56₹56.61L/Yr $65,872 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#9	Swarthmore College, Swarthmore Pennsylvania, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.85L/Yr ($52,190/Yr)Living: ₹12.85L/Yr ($14,952/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹44.85L/Yr $52,190 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#10	Clemson University, Clemson South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.57L/Yr ($39,064/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL80PTE54₹33.57L/Yr $39,064 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 86 by US News in 2024

#11	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.45L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living: ₹12.1L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.45L/Yr $38,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)
#12	Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.04L/Yr ($31,469/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,618/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Media and Public Affairs₹27.04L/Yr $31,469 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 201 by US News in 2024
#13	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,570/Yr)Living: ₹8.87L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹15.1L/Yr $17,570 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#14	Utah State University, Logan Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.72L/Yr ($27,606/Yr)Living: ₹6.08L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹23.72L/Yr $27,606 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(1 User)
#15	Pacific University, Forest Grove Oregon, Usa79%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.56L/Yr ($58,826/Yr)Living: ₹10.45L/Yr ($12,162/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Politics and GovernmentIELTS7PTE53₹50.56L/Yr $58,826 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#16	Marquette University, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.25L/Yr ($43,350/Yr)Living: ₹10.22L/Yr ($11,890/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹37.25L/Yr $43,350 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#17	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.7L/Yr ($27,574/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.5PTE56₹23.7L/Yr $27,574 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(4 Users)
#18	Fairfield University, Fairfield Connecticut, Usa61.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.95L/Yr ($47,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.27L/Yr ($14,280/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S PoliticsTOEFL80PTE53₹40.95L/Yr $47,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1413 by CWUR in 2022
#19	Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39L/Yr ($45,376/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.0PTE48₹39L/Yr $45,376 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#20	Drake University, Des Moines Iowa, Usa69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.69L/Yr ($42,694/Yr)Living: ₹8.73L/Yr ($10,158/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.0PTE48₹36.69L/Yr $42,694 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 178 by US News in 2024 Ranked 192 by FORBES in 2019
#21	Western Carolina University, Cullowhee North Carolina, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.29L/Yr ($10,807/Yr)Living: ₹8.21L/Yr ($9,553/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL75PTE56₹9.29L/Yr $10,807 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#22	Grand Valley State University, Allendale Michigan, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.83L/Yr ($20,750/Yr)Living: ₹7.86L/Yr ($9,150/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹17.83L/Yr $20,750 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(2 Users)
#23	Belmont University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa80.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.64L/Yr ($35,650/Yr)Living: ₹10.04L/Yr ($11,680/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹30.64L/Yr $35,650 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#24	Western New England University, Springfield Massachusetts, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.51L/Yr ($34,338/Yr)Living: ₹11.55L/Yr ($13,442/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.5PTE58₹29.51L/Yr $34,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#25	Suffolk University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa84.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.77L/Yr ($42,790/Yr)Living: ₹12.93L/Yr ($15,046/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Politics, Philosophy and...TOEFL80PTE65₹36.77L/Yr $42,790 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024
#26	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.48L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Living: ₹7.38L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL79PTE50₹12.48L/Yr $14,522 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#27	Loyola University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.45L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living: ₹10.89L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.45L/Yr $38,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 260 by US News in 2024 Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#28	Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.34L/Yr ($26,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science - Inte...IELTS6.5PTE54₹22.34L/Yr $26,000 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	--
#29	Bellarmine University, Louisville Kentucky, Usa82.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.46L/Yr ($42,430/Yr)Living: ₹10.47L/Yr ($12,182/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹36.46L/Yr $42,430 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 449 by FORBES in 2019
#30	University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa86.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.65L/Yr ($29,844/Yr)Living: ₹8.58L/Yr ($9,988/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S International RelationsTOEFL61PTE49₹25.65L/Yr $29,844 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#31	Saint Ambrose University, Davenport Iowa, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.1L/Yr ($31,532/Yr)Living: ₹8.73L/Yr ($10,164/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL85PTE58₹27.1L/Yr $31,532 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#32	Texas A&M University, Kingsville Texas, Usa82%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.13L/Yr ($25,746/Yr)Living: ₹7.53L/Yr ($8,760/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL79PTE53₹22.13L/Yr $25,746 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#33	Mississippi College, Clinton Mississippi, Usa49.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.61L/Yr ($17,000/Yr)Living: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,610/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL79PTE52₹14.61L/Yr $17,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024 Ranked 504 by FORBES in 2019
#34	Dallas Baptist University, Dallas Texas, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.38L/Yr ($36,510/Yr)Living: ₹6.65L/Yr ($7,740/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.0PTE53₹31.38L/Yr $36,510 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#35	Wingate University, Wingate North Carolina, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.5L/Yr ($33,166/Yr)Living: ₹9.26L/Yr ($10,780/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹28.5L/Yr $33,166 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#36	University of Central Arkansas, Conway Arkansas, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.19L/Yr ($18,840/Yr)Living: ₹5.6L/Yr ($6,518/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL61PTE43₹16.19L/Yr $18,840 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#37	Haverford College, Haverford Pennsylvania, Usa21.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.13L/Yr ($54,838/Yr)Living: ₹13.71L/Yr ($15,958/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹47.13L/Yr $54,838 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 592 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 49 by FORBES in 2019
#38	Wesleyan University, Middletown Connecticut, Usa17.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.76L/Yr ($63,722/Yr)Living: ₹12.43L/Yr ($14,466/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Government₹54.76L/Yr $63,722 Course duration: 3 years Programs	--
#39	Claremont McKenna College, Claremont California, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.55L/Yr ($54,160/Yr)Living: ₹13.94L/Yr ($16,220/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Environment, Economics, ...₹46.55L/Yr $54,160 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 933 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 29 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Colgate University, Hamilton New York, Usa27.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.92L/Yr ($63,904/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,520/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceDuolingo120TOEFL100₹54.92L/Yr $63,904 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 947 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 46 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Pomona College, Claremont California, Usa10.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.91L/Yr ($59,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,150/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Politics₹50.91L/Yr $59,238 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 959 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 12 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts, Usa37.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.79L/Yr ($52,120/Yr)Living: ₹14.38L/Yr ($16,730/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Government₹44.79L/Yr $52,120 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1056 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 81 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Bowdoin College, Brunswick Maine, Usa14.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.91L/Yr ($53,418/Yr)Living: ₹12.15L/Yr ($14,132/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Government and Legal Stu...₹45.91L/Yr $53,418 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1151 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 26 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Baruch College, New York City New York, Usa32%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.47L/Yr ($18,000/Yr)Living: ₹15.41L/Yr ($17,926/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL80PTE70₹15.47L/Yr $18,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1429 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 174 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Hamilton College, Clinton New York, Usa26.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.48L/Yr ($54,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,400/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Government₹46.48L/Yr $54,080 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1744 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 59 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Wellesley College, Wellesley Massachusetts, Usa28.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55L/Yr ($64,000/Yr)Living: ₹13.61L/Yr ($15,836/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹55L/Yr $64,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1796 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 44 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Reed College, Portland Oregon, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.39L/Yr ($64,450/Yr)Living: ₹11.75L/Yr ($13,670/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceSAT1325TOEFL110₹55.39L/Yr $64,450 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1953 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 105 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Middlebury College, Middlebury Vermont, Usa17.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.44L/Yr ($54,032/Yr)Living: ₹12.86L/Yr ($14,968/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S International Politics a...₹46.44L/Yr $54,032 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 36 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Bates College, Lewiston Maine, Usa22%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.72L/Yr ($52,042/Yr)Living: ₹12.61L/Yr ($14,678/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Politics₹44.72L/Yr $52,042 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 39 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Davidson College, Davidson North Carolina, Usa22.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.21L/Yr ($51,447/Yr)Living: ₹11.99L/Yr ($13,954/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science₹44.21L/Yr $51,447 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 48 by FORBES in 2019