Best Bachelor in Development Studies 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.S Biology - Molecular, Cellula...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE68₹53.1L/Yr $61,731 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#2	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.65L/Yr ($64,700/Yr)Living: ₹22.19L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	B.S Molecular, Cellular, and Dev...Duolingo120IELTS7.0PTE70₹55.65L/Yr $64,700 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024 Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#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 Comparative Human Developmen...TOEFL100PTE54₹52.63L/Yr $61,179 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)
#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.S Development SociologySAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.73L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)
Partner Colleges 8.3 Best In Academic St. John's University Jamaica, New York ₹43.82L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Business Analytics Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic California State University-northridge Northridge, California ₹46.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.36L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.87L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.86L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.6 Best In Academic San Jose State University San Jose, California ₹18.52L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 6.2 Best In Academic DePaul University Chicago, Illinois ₹23.2L 1st Year Fees M.S Management Apply Now 7.7 Best In Placement University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut ₹36.82L 1st Year Fees B.S Agriculture and Natural Resources Apply Now Drew University Madison, New Jersey ₹33.26L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.3 Best In Social Life University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio ₹39.72L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science 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 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
#6	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
#7	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)
#8	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.98L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	B.S Learning and DevelopmentSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.98L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#9	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 Human DevelopmentSAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.23L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)
#10	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

#11	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.S Cell and Developmental Biolo...SAT1280TOEFL80₹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
#12	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 Policy, Planning, and Develo...SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#13	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 Human Resource DevelopmentTOEFL79PTE59₹30.41L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)
#14	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 Cell, Molecular, and Develop...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.76L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)
#15	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.S Developmental and Cell Biolo...ACT30TOEFL80PTE46₹36.95L/Yr $42,954 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#16	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
#17	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 Environment, Economy, Develo...ACT21TOEFL79₹34.11L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)
#18	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)
#19	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.12L/Yr ($23,390/Yr)Living: ₹7.23L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	B.S Agricultural Leadership and ...IELTS6PTE53₹20.12L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 118 by THE in 2024 Ranked 154 by QS in 2025
#20	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 Community, Environment, and ...SAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.81L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)
#21	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.S Cell and Developmental Biolo...Duolingo120IELTS7.5₹52.09L/Yr $60,550 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#22	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
#23	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.97L/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	B.S Applied Developmental Psycho...TOEFL90₹30.97L/Yr $36,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 145 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#24	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.29L/Yr ($18,940/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Mining Engineering: Sustaina...TOEFL70PTE53₹17.79L/Yr $20,678 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#25	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
#26	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.84L/Yr ($31,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.84L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	B.S Biological Sciences - Geneti...Duolingo95IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.84L/Yr $31,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)
#27	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.71L/Yr ($13,613/Yr)Living: ₹10.73L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.S Disability and Human Develop...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.57L/Yr $13,446 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#28	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 3+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#29	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 Geography, Population, Devel...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.76L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#30	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.S Molecular, Cell, and Develop...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
#31	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
#32	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.S Cell, Molecular and Developm...₹11.27L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 497 by QS in 2025
#33	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.17L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.S Retail Merchandising and Pro...IELTS6.5PTE55₹16.17L/Yr $18,799 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 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 Applied Behavioral Science: ...TOEFL80PTE60₹24.42L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#35	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 1 More Program	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#36	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
#37	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 Agricultural Education - Tea...₹26.74L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#38	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.76L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living: ₹11.06L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	B.S Community and Leadership Dev...IELTS6.0₹27.76L/Yr $32,276 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#39	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
#40	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
#41	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/B.S Human Development and Fa...TOEFL79PTE58₹21.05L/Yr $24,468 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#42	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 Human Sciences - Human Devel...SAT1180TOEFL71₹21.76L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#43	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/B.S Agriculture and Communit...₹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
#44	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.S Apparel Merchandising and Pr...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
#45	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.72L/Yr ($20,595/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion Design and Developme...IELTS6.0PTE48₹17.72L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#46	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.B.A Real Estate: Development a...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
#47	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.02L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living: ₹3.6L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Resource DevelopmentTOEFL79PTE53₹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
#48	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.21L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living: ₹13.01L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Science- Game Devel...₹36.21L/Yr $42,090 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#49	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.55L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living: ₹10.9L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	B.S Human DevelopmentSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.55L/Yr $30,867 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 389 by QS in 2025 Ranked 47 by US News in 2024
#50	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.S Human Development and Family...TOEFL79PTE47₹22.36L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024