Best BS in Public Policy Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.66L/Yr ($54,244/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	B.S Engineering and Public Polic...₹46.66L/Yr $54,244 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#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.S Climate Science and PolicyACT34TOEFL92₹34.14L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 4 by ARWU in 2022
#3	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.S Policy, International Trade ...Duolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#4	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.23L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Policy Analysi...SAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.23L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 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 Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey ₹28.39L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Ohio University Athens, Ohio ₹19.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio ₹18.82L 1st Year Fees M.S Computing and Information Systems Apply Now Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan ₹33.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 9.3 Best In Social Life Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan ₹17.85L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now 7.3 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts ₹33.46L 1st Year Fees M.S Project Management Apply Now Concordia University - Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota ₹21.51L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Accounting Apply Now 6.6 Best In Social Life University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada ₹20.14L 1st Year Fees M.Eng Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tennessee ₹16.39L 1st Year Fees B.S Agriculture Agri-Business Apply Now
#5	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.11L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.34L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental PolicyIELTS6.0₹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
#6	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.S Public PolicySAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 49 by ARWU in 2022
#7	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.S Environmental Sciences, Poli...TOEFL79PTE59₹30.41L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 3 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.76L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.S Natural Resources Planning a...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.76L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#9	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.S Environmental Policy and Dec...ACT21TOEFL79₹34.11L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.63L/Yr ($37,931/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Science and Po...ACT30TOEFL80PTE68₹32.63L/Yr $37,931 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.81L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.S Education and Public PolicySAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.81L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#12	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.S Public Management & PolicyTOEFL70PTE53₹17.4L/Yr $20,228 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Georgetown University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa16.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.22L/Yr ($61,872/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,638/Yr)Admission	B.S Health Care Management and P...IELTS7₹53.22L/Yr $61,872 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#14	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.S Ecosystem Science and PolicyACT30IELTS6.5₹49.98L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#15	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.S 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
#16	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.24L/Yr ($15,397/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Policy, Instit...SAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹14.01L/Yr $16,287 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#17	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.S Mechanical Engineering - Erg...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
#18	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.51L/Yr ($31,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	B.S Natural Resources - Policy a...SAT1420IELTS6.5PTE62₹27.51L/Yr $31,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#19	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.S Environmental Science and Po...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.9L/Yr $17,324 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#20	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.55L/Yr ($30,864/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Commun...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
#21	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.86L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living: ₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	B.S Public AdministrationSAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.86L/Yr $38,205 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#22	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.S Nutrition and Food Science -...₹26.74L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#23	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.S Energy and Environmental Pol...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹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
#24	University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.87L/Yr ($41,698/Yr)Living: ₹2.56L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Policy₹35.87L/Yr $41,698 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#25	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.62L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.S Communication Studies (Conce...ACT25TOEFL70₹19.62L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#26	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.43L/Yr ($17,936/Yr)Living: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	B.S 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
#27	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.06L/Yr ($25,644/Yr)Living: ₹9.3L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	B.S Health Care Administration a...IELTS6.5PTE44₹22.06L/Yr $25,644 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#28	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.76L/Yr ($25,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	B.S Agribusiness - Policy and La...SAT1180TOEFL71₹21.76L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#29	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.55L/Yr ($20,400/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Health and Saf...SAT1190TOEFL79PTE68₹17.55L/Yr $20,400 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#30	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.02L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living: ₹3.6L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Health and Saf...TOEFL79PTE53₹17.02L/Yr $19,788 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#31	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.55L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living: ₹10.9L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	B.S Water- Resources, Policy, an...SAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.55L/Yr $30,867 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#32	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.49L/Yr ($33,120/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	B.S Plant and Environmental Prot...IELTS6PTE44₹28.49L/Yr $33,120 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 488 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#33	Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon, Usa77.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.92L/Yr ($44,080/Yr)Living: ₹15.24L/Yr ($17,721/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Economics and ...TOEFL70₹37.92L/Yr $44,080 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#34	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.63L/Yr ($28,635/Yr)Living: ₹10.11L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	B.S Policy AnalysisIELTS6.5PTE59₹24.63L/Yr $28,635 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#35	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.62L/Yr ($34,430/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	B.S Health Management and PolicySAT1175TOEFL80PTE59₹29.62L/Yr $34,430 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#36	Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Arizona, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.61L/Yr ($26,286/Yr)Living: ₹8.55L/Yr ($9,944/Yr)Admission	B.S Public AdministrationSAT1135IELTS6PTE56₹22.61L/Yr $26,286 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 249 by US News in 2024
#37	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.56L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental and Conservati...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.56L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#38	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.S Environmental ProtectionIELTS6.5PTE53₹22.85L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#39	Pacific University, Forest Grove Oregon, Usa79%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.6L/Yr ($58,826/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,162/Yr)Admission	B.S Policy, Culture and SocietyIELTS7PTE53₹50.6L/Yr $58,826 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#40	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.47L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	B.S Policy and LeadershipIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.47L/Yr $21,474 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#41	University of Missouri, St. Louis Missouri, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.24L/Yr ($29,338/Yr)Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,140/Yr)Admission	B.S Public Policy and Administra...TOEFL79PTE53₹25.24L/Yr $29,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#42	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.S Industrial SafetyTOEFL79PTE42₹14.71L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#43	Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.47L/Yr ($28,448/Yr)Living: ₹10.8L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission	B.S Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE54₹24.47L/Yr $28,448 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#44	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.24L/Yr ($17,720/Yr)Living: ₹11.49L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Science and Technology ...TOEFL80PTE53₹15.24L/Yr $17,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#45	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.78L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Science and Po...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.78L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#46	James Madison University, Harrisonburg Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.34L/Yr ($23,650/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,112/Yr)Admission	B.S Public Policy and Administra...IELTS6.5PTE58₹20.34L/Yr $23,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1672 by CWUR in 2022
#47	Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska, Usa70.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.86L/Yr ($38,200/Yr)Living: ₹9.21L/Yr ($10,702/Yr)Admission	B.S Health Administration and Po...IELTS6.5PTE49₹32.86L/Yr $38,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1004 by CWUR in 2022
#48	Chapman University, Orange California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.86L/Yr ($60,288/Yr)Living: ₹12.83L/Yr ($14,910/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Science and Po...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE46₹51.86L/Yr $60,288 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1644 by CWUR in 2022
#49	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.S Homeland SecurityTOEFL79PTE46₹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
#50	University of La Verne, La Verne California, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.08L/Yr ($41,940/Yr)Living: ₹11.34L/Yr ($13,180/Yr)Admission	B.S Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE53₹36.08L/Yr $41,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019