Best B.A in Public Policy Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.1L/Yr ($61,731/Yr)Living: ₹26.33L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	B.A Public PolicyDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE68₹53.1L/Yr $61,731 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 28 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa6.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.38L/Yr ($57,410/Yr)Living: ₹16.03L/Yr ($18,630/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Policy and Internatio...IELTS7₹49.38L/Yr $57,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#3	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 Public PolicyTOEFL100PTE54₹52.63L/Yr $61,179 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#4	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.73L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.A Policy Analysis and Manageme...SAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.73L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.56L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology 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 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now Missouri State University Springfield, Missouri ₹12.91L 1st Year Fees B.S Agriculture Education Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee ₹14.63L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 4.3 Best In Academic California State University Fresno Fresno, California ₹13.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Education - Teacher Preparation Apply Now University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama ₹27.06L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.87L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, New Hampshire ₹8.26L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now 7.7 Best In Accomodation Portland State University Portland, Oregon ₹25.55L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now
#5	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 Law, Economics and Public Po...ACT34TOEFL92₹34.14L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 4 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.38L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living: ₹14.74L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Sciences and P...SAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹55.38L/Yr $64,380 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 37 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.78L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.8L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.A Social PolicySAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.78L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.69L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Living: ₹13.05L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	B.A History of Public PolicySAT1280TOEFL80₹26.69L/Yr $31,026 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#9	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.84L/Yr ($39,338/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	B.A Health Policy and Management₹33.84L/Yr $39,338 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 11 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.6L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Studies, Envir...SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 49 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Analysis and P...SAT1430TOEFL90₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 26 by ARWU in 2022
#12	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.41L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Resources and Industri...TOEFL79PTE59₹30.41L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#13	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.95L/Yr ($42,954/Yr)Living: ₹14.35L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	B.A Social Policy and Public Ser...ACT30TOEFL80PTE46₹36.95L/Yr $42,954 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#14	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Policy StudiesSAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹50L/Yr $58,130 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#15	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.11L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Management, Leadershi...ACT21TOEFL79₹34.11L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#16	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 Social Relations and PolicySAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.32L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.54L/Yr ($54,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	B.A Social Policy AnalysisSAT1480TOEFL90₹46.54L/Yr $54,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.09L/Yr ($60,550/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	B.A BioethicsDuolingo120IELTS7.5₹52.09L/Yr $60,550 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#19	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 Leadership and Community Eng...IELTS6.0PTE46₹36.35L/Yr $42,256 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.6L/Yr ($19,295/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A Government & Public Service:...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.79L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Virginia, Charlottesville Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.64L/Yr ($65,850/Yr)Living: ₹11.99L/Yr ($13,940/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Policy and LeadershipTOEFL90PTE54₹56.64L/Yr $65,850 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#22	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 Criminology, Law and JusticeSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.85L/Yr $13,779 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#23	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 Ecosystem Science and PolicyACT30IELTS6.5₹49.98L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#24	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.8L/Yr ($32,316/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Policy and Pla...₹27.8L/Yr $32,316 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.48L/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A Planning and Public PolicySAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.48L/Yr $14,506 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#26	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 Political Science, Public Po...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.76L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#27	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.28L/Yr ($45,666/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Studies: Envir...SAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹39.28L/Yr $45,666 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 393 by QS in 2025
#28	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.37L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Policy - Economic Pol...₹11.27L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#29	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.5L/Yr ($28,476/Yr)Living: ₹11.57L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Design, Policy...SAT1335IELTS6.0PTE53₹24.5L/Yr $28,476 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 460 by QS in 2025
#30	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.17L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Science & Poli...IELTS6.5PTE55₹16.17L/Yr $18,799 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#31	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.9L/Yr ($17,324/Yr)Living: ₹7.03L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission	B.A General Studies - Environmen...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.9L/Yr $17,324 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#32	Brandeis University, Waltham Massachusetts, Usa33.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.09L/Yr ($61,724/Yr)Living: ₹12.82L/Yr ($14,906/Yr)Admission	B.A Health: Science, Society and...₹53.09L/Yr $61,724 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 721 by QS in 2025
#33	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.24L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.2L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.A Educational Leadership and P...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.24L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 481 by QS in 2025
#34	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 Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE60₹24.42L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#35	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.1L/Yr ($32,664/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.A Communication Studies - Poli...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹28.1L/Yr $32,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#36	University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.87L/Yr ($41,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,450/Yr)Admission	B.A Planning, Public Policy and ...IELTS7PTE46₹35.87L/Yr $41,700 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#37	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.86L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living: ₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental and Sustainabi...SAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.86L/Yr $38,205 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#38	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.74L/Yr ($31,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science, Global Po...₹26.74L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#39	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.97L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.36L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.A Public AdministrationSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.97L/Yr $18,566 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#40	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.87L/Yr ($35,890/Yr)Living: ₹10.61L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	B.A Public PolicySAT1370IELTS6.5₹30.87L/Yr $35,890 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#41	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.27L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living: ₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	B.A Policy StudiesDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.27L/Yr $58,440 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#42	University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.26L/Yr ($29,370/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission	B.A Health Administration and Po...₹25.26L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 771 by QS in 2025
#43	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 Fire and Safety Engineering ...IELTS6PTE48₹15.43L/Yr $17,936 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#44	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.22L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.79L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.A Natural Resource Economics a...₹20.22L/Yr $23,508 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.5/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 296 by US News in 2024
#45	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,084/Yr)Living: ₹7.65L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Policy and Ana...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.7L/Yr $17,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#46	Rowan University, Glassboro New Jersey, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.3L/Yr ($20,108/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,236/Yr)Admission	B.A Law and Justice StudiesTOEFL70PTE50₹17.3L/Yr $20,108 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#47	Tulane University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.06L/Yr ($62,844/Yr)Living: ₹12.5L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Economy: Law, Econ...₹54.06L/Yr $62,844 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#48	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 Media Policy Media StudiesTOEFL79PTE47₹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
#49	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.12L/Yr ($30,368/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	B.A International Security Studi...SAT1310IELTS6.5₹26.12L/Yr $30,368 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 701 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#50	University at Albany, Albany New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.79L/Yr ($31,145/Yr)Living: ₹11.58L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Policy & ManagementIELTS6.0PTE50₹26.79L/Yr $31,145 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022