Best B.A in Development Studies Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.63L/Yr ($61,179/Yr)Living: ₹15.82L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	B.A Comparative Human Developmen...TOEFL100PTE54₹52.63L/Yr $61,179 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)
#2	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.14L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.A Sustainable Urban Developmen...ACT34TOEFL92₹34.14L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#3	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.78L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.8L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Psycho...SAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.78L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#4	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.11L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.34L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.A International Area Studies -...IELTS6.0₹51.11L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 68 by THE in 2024 Ranked 176 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 6.6 Best In Social Life University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada ₹20.14L 1st Year Fees M.Eng Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Drew University Madison, New Jersey ₹33.26L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now California State University - Stanislaus Turlock, California ₹17.63L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.53L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.0 Best In Placement University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin ₹22.06L 1st Year Fees M.S Management - Information Technology Management Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.86L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.92L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 6.5 Best In Infrastructure Texas State University San Marcos, Texas ₹41.46L 1st Year Fees B.A/B.S Agriculture Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.42L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now
#5	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.76L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Centered Design and De...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.76L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)
#6	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	B.A Human and Organizational Dev...SAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹50L/Yr $58,130 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#7	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.32L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...SAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.32L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)
#8	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.35L/Yr ($42,256/Yr)Living: ₹12.04L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	B.A Molecular, Cellular and Deve...IELTS6.0PTE46₹36.35L/Yr $42,256 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#9	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.79L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A Global Studies: Political Ec...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.79L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#10	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.2L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.91L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	B.A Geography - International De...SAT1440IELTS7₹52.2L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 161 by THE in 2024 Ranked 243 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.85L/Yr ($13,779/Yr)Living: ₹10.73L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Learni...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.85L/Yr $13,779 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.98L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.A Musicianship, Artistry Devel...ACT30IELTS6.5₹49.98L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.76L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.A Geography - Population, Deve...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.76L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#14	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.7L/Yr ($63,590/Yr)Living: ₹12.16L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	B.A Applied Psychology and Human...SAT1420TOEFL100₹54.7L/Yr $63,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.42L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.A Applied Behavioral Science: ...TOEFL80PTE60₹24.42L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#16	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.55L/Yr ($30,864/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.A Adult and Organizational Dev...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.55L/Yr $30,864 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#17	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.82L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...SAT1315TOEFL79₹36.82L/Yr $42,802 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#18	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.62L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.A Retail Merchandising and Fas...ACT25TOEFL70₹19.62L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#19	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.43L/Yr ($17,936/Yr)Living: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	B.A International Studies - Deve...IELTS6PTE48₹15.43L/Yr $17,936 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#20	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.05L/Yr ($24,468/Yr)Living: ₹9.21L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Resource and Workforce...TOEFL79PTE58₹21.05L/Yr $24,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#21	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.36L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...TOEFL79PTE47₹22.36L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#22	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.18L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living: ₹4.35L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.18L/Yr $16,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#23	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.04L/Yr ($59,340/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	B.A International Studies - Inte...IELTS6.5₹51.04L/Yr $59,340 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#24	Clark University, Worcester Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.73L/Yr ($52,000/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission	B.A International Development an...SAT1048IELTS6.5PTE51₹44.73L/Yr $52,000 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)
#25	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.85L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	B.A International Studies - Inte...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.85L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#26	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.51L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	B.A Apparel Design and Product D...IELTS6.5PTE60₹44.51L/Yr $51,738 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#27	University of North Carolina, Greensboro North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹19.34L/Yr ($22,487/Yr)Living: ₹8.76L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.34L/Yr $22,487 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#28	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34L/Yr ($39,526/Yr)Living: ₹11.36L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission	B.A Geography and Sustainable De...SAT1220TOEFL80PTE53₹34L/Yr $39,526 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#29	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.55L/Yr ($29,706/Yr)Living: ₹11.04L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	B.A International DevelopmentTOEFL80PTE60₹25.55L/Yr $29,706 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#30	University of San Francisco, San Francisco California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.29L/Yr ($54,980/Yr)Living: ₹12.33L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission	B.A Economics with DevelopmentSAT1120IELTS6.5PTE46₹47.29L/Yr $54,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#31	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	B.A Career, Technical and Workfo...TOEFL79PTE42₹14.71L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#32	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.29L/Yr ($42,189/Yr)Living: ₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	B.A Geography - Urban Developmen...SAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹36.29L/Yr $42,189 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#33	Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.03L/Yr ($45,376/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission	B.A Digital Media Arts - Web Dev...IELTS6.0PTE48₹39.03L/Yr $45,376 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#34	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.86L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.44L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Anthropology Major, Communit...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.86L/Yr $20,758 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#35	St. John's University, Jamaica New York, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.14L/Yr ($47,830/Yr)Living: ₹14.31L/Yr ($16,640/Yr)Admission	B.A Global Development and Susta...TOEFL79PTE46₹41.14L/Yr $47,830 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1684 by CWUR in 2022
#36	Quinnipiac University, Hamden Connecticut, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.94L/Yr ($47,590/Yr)Living: ₹12.21L/Yr ($14,190/Yr)Admission	B.A Game Design and Development₹40.94L/Yr $47,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 215 by FORBES in 2019
#37	California State University, San Bernardino California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.56L/Yr ($16,930/Yr)Living: ₹11.37L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development - Lifespan...IELTS6PTE50₹14.56L/Yr $16,930 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#38	Samford University, Birmingham Alabama, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.56L/Yr ($28,552/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,280/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...ACT29IELTS5.5PTE42₹24.56L/Yr $28,552 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 169 by FORBES in 2019
#39	University of North Carolina, Wilmington North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.07L/Yr ($22,164/Yr)Living: ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission	B.A Entrepreneurship and Busines...IELTS7PTE54₹19.07L/Yr $22,164 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1615 by CWUR in 2022
#40	Widener University, Chester Pennsylvania, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.73L/Yr ($45,028/Yr)Living: ₹12.06L/Yr ($14,024/Yr)Admission	B.A Digital Media Informatics - ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹38.73L/Yr $45,028 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#41	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.49L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Living: ₹7.39L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...TOEFL79PTE50₹12.49L/Yr $14,522 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#42	University of Maine, Orono Maine, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.5L/Yr ($31,970/Yr)Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,136/Yr)Admission	B.A International Affairs - Hist...IELTS6.0PTE53₹27.5L/Yr $31,970 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#43	Seattle Pacific University, Seattle Washington, Usa90%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.54L/Yr ($42,480/Yr)Living: ₹9.66L/Yr ($11,232/Yr)Admission	B.A Economics - Development Econ...IELTS6.5PTE65₹36.54L/Yr $42,480 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 269 by US News in 2024 Ranked 289 by FORBES in 2019
#44	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.03L/Yr ($13,990/Yr)Living: ₹12.2L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development - Adolesce...TOEFL61PTE46₹12.03L/Yr $13,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#45	University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio Texas, Usa91.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.16L/Yr ($30,414/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,436/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion Management - Product...₹26.16L/Yr $30,414 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024
#46	University of Hartford, West Hartford Connecticut, Usa71.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.52L/Yr ($37,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,346/Yr)Admission	B.A Multimedia Web Design and De...IELTS6.5PTE52₹32.52L/Yr $37,802 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 542 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Concordia University, Irvine California, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.91L/Yr ($26,632/Yr)Living: ₹9.43L/Yr ($10,960/Yr)Admission	B.A Liberal Studies - Child Deve...IELTS6.5PTE55₹22.91L/Yr $26,632 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 345 by US News in 2024
#48	University of Arkansas, Little Rock Arkansas, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.21L/Yr ($23,493/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,218/Yr)Admission	B.A Web Design and DevelopmentIELTS6.5PTE58₹20.21L/Yr $23,493 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#49	Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina, Usa68.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.39L/Yr ($19,048/Yr)Living: ₹7.03L/Yr ($8,173/Yr)Admission	B.A Sustainable Development₹16.39L/Yr $19,048 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1694 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#50	California State University, Sacramento California, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.14L/Yr ($19,928/Yr)Living: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,396/Yr)Admission	B.A Liberal Studies - Human Deve...IELTS6.5PTE65₹17.14L/Yr $19,928 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 1725 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 469 by FORBES in 2019