Best Policy Studies Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.04L/Yr ($57,010/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Sciences and P...GRE317TOEFL100₹49.04L/Yr $57,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.12L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.35L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Industrial Ecology - Environ...IELTS6.5₹45.12L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 38 by ARWU in 2022
#3	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.62L/Yr ($63,500/Yr)Living: ₹14.74L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Environmental Engineering ...GRE315IELTS7.0₹53.87L/Yr $62,620 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 26 by THE in 2024 Ranked 61 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 7.3 Best In Academic California State University Bakersfield, California ₹14.46L 1st Year Fees B.A/B.S Pre-Engineering Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹10.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri ₹19.25L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.6 Best In Faculty San Francisco State University San Francisco, California ₹7.7L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.2 Best In Academic University at Albany Albany, New York ₹26.79L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Murray State University Murray, Kentucky ₹12.32L 1st Year Fees B.S Engineering Physics 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 Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now 7.0 Best In Academic Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, Wisconsin ₹34.76L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 8.5 Best In Academic American University Washington, District of Columbia ₹24.35L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology 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.A Environmental Studies, Envir...SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#7	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 101 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.05L/Yr ($32,606/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Science, Technology, and Env...TOEFL79PTE59₹25.69L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 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 28 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 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025

#11	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 1 More Program	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.01L/Yr ($16,287/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Policy, Instit...SAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹14.01L/Yr $16,287 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#13	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
#14	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.74L/Yr ($32,250/Yr)Living: ₹11.18L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	M.A Environmental Resource Polic...GRE314IELTS6.0PTE53₹27.74L/Yr $32,250 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#15	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 - Urban and En...₹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
#16	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 301 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.66L/Yr ($20,535/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	L.L.M Environmental Law and Poli...IELTS6.5PTE55₹19.16L/Yr $22,270 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#18	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 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#19	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.74L/Yr ($42,716/Yr)Living: ₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Po...GRE309IELTS6.5PTE59₹38.04L/Yr $44,220 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#20	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, Environme...₹26.74L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.59L/Yr ($35,567/Yr)Living: ₹10.61L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.S Energy and Environmental Pol...GRE308TOEFL79₹30.32L/Yr $35,244 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#22	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.53L/Yr ($34,326/Yr)Living: ₹11.44L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental and Sustainabi...Duolingo120IELTS6.5₹29.53L/Yr $34,326 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(5 Users)
#23	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
#24	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹57.78L/Yr ($67,176/Yr)Living: ₹13.68L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	M.A Global Environmental PolicyTOEFL80PTE53₹57.78L/Yr $67,176 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)
#25	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)
#26	The New School, New York City New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.16L/Yr ($33,900/Yr)Living: ₹16L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Policy and Sus...₹29.16L/Yr $33,900 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)
#27	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
#28	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 389 by QS in 2025 Ranked 47 by US News in 2024
#29	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
#30	University at Albany, Albany New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.35L/Yr ($28,312/Yr)Living: ₹11.58L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission	M.S Biodiversity, Conservation a...GMAT550IELTS6.5₹24.35L/Yr $28,312 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#31	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.57L/Yr ($51,810/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	L.L.M Environmental and Natural ...₹44.57L/Yr $51,810 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)
#32	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.75L/Yr ($42,720/Yr)Living: ₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental PolicyIELTS6.5PTE53₹36.75L/Yr $42,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#33	Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.07L/Yr ($31,469/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,618/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Sustainability Managemen...₹27.07L/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
#34	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
#35	Seattle University, Seattle Washington, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.29L/Yr ($50,328/Yr)Living: ₹10.38L/Yr ($12,072/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Studies - Poli...TOEFL68PTE48₹43.29L/Yr $50,328 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#36	Western Washington University, Bellingham Washington, Usa83.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.28L/Yr ($24,739/Yr)Living: ₹9.44L/Yr ($10,971/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Policy₹21.28L/Yr $24,739 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1628 by CWUR in 2022
#37	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.A Environmental Science and Po...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.78L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#38	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
#39	University of North Dakota, Grand Forks North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.16L/Yr ($23,435/Yr)Living: ₹7.35L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth System Science & Polic...IELTS6.0PTE50₹20.16L/Yr $23,435 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022
#40	University of Maine, Orono Maine, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.69L/Yr ($27,544/Yr)Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,136/Yr)Admission	M.A Anthropology and Environment...IELTS6.0PTE53₹23.69L/Yr $27,544 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#41	University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.49L/Yr ($21,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.44L/Yr ($10,980/Yr)Admission	B.S Economics - Environmental Po...IELTS6.5PTE40₹18.49L/Yr $21,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 534 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts, Usa37.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.83L/Yr ($52,120/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,730/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Environmental Science & ...₹44.83L/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	Williams College, Williamstown Massachusetts, Usa17.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.52L/Yr ($64,540/Yr)Living: ₹12.17L/Yr ($14,150/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Policy₹55.52L/Yr $64,540 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1394 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 19 by FORBES in 2019
#44	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 Economics - Environmental Ec...₹16.39L/Yr $19,048 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1694 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Middlebury College, Middlebury Vermont, Usa17.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.95L/Yr ($39,462/Yr)Living: ₹12.88L/Yr ($14,968/Yr)Admission	M.A International Environmental ...₹33.95L/Yr $39,462 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 36 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Barnard College, New York City New York, Usa13%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.66L/Yr ($57,734/Yr)Living: ₹13.85L/Yr ($16,100/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental PolicyTOEFL100₹49.66L/Yr $57,734 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 50 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Colby College, Waterville Maine, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹59.7L/Yr ($69,400/Yr)Living: ₹11.75L/Yr ($13,660/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Environmental Policy₹59.7L/Yr $69,400 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 75 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Union College, Schenectady New York, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.01L/Yr ($53,490/Yr)Living: ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,119/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Policy₹46.01L/Yr $53,490 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 104 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Gettysburg College, Gettysburg Pennsylvania, Usa42.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.86L/Yr ($54,480/Yr)Living: ₹10.81L/Yr ($12,570/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Studies - Envi...IELTS7PTE60₹46.86L/Yr $54,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 138 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Marist College, Poughkeepsie New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.84L/Yr ($21,900/Yr)Living: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Science - Poli...IELTS6.5PTE58₹18.84L/Yr $21,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 189 by FORBES in 2019