Top Fashion Design Universities & Colleges in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.33L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Fashion Design Managemen...SAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.33L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#2	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.03L/Yr ($35,174/Yr)Living: ₹13.53L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	B.S Textiles and Fashion DesignDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹30.03L/Yr $35,174 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024 Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#3	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.73L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.24L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion DesignIELTS6.0₹50.73L/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
#4	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.85L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹11.92L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion and Retail StudiesACT21TOEFL79₹33.85L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024 Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 8.7 Best In Infrastructure University of California Riverside, California ₹27.77L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, Michigan ₹9.94L 1st Year Fees B.S Biochemistry Pre-Professional Apply Now 9.0 Best In Academic Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky ₹24.88L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.28L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi ₹11.57L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Tiffin University Tiffin, Ohio ₹10.76L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Data Analytics Apply Now University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, Maryland ₹20.78L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.38L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic California State University-northridge Northridge, California ₹46.6L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now
#5	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.01L/Yr ($39,834/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion DesignIELTS6.5PTE53₹34.01L/Yr $39,834 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 198 by THE in 2024 Ranked 355 by QS in 2025
#6	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.53L/Yr ($24,048/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Business of FashionTOEFL83PTE68₹20.53L/Yr $24,048 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#7	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.31L/Yr ($31,990/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	M.S Textile EngineeringGRE updated311TOEFL80₹27.33L/Yr $32,018 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 311 by QS in 2025
#8	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.23L/Yr ($28,385/Yr)Living: ₹7.3L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	B.S Apparel Merchandising, Desig...SAT1200IELTS6PTE48₹24.23L/Yr $28,385 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 470 by QS in 2025
#9	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.8L/Yr ($30,220/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion MerchandisingSAT1420IELTS6.5₹25.8L/Yr $30,220 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.13L/Yr ($22,410/Yr)Living: ₹9.43L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	M.A Textiles, Merchandising, and...₹12.75L/Yr $14,940 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.64L/Yr ($35,890/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion MerchandisingSAT1370IELTS6.5₹30.64L/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
#12	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.89L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living: ₹13.11L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Fashion DesignDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹49.89L/Yr $58,440 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#13	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.47L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.A Retail Merchandising and Fas...ACT25TOEFL70₹19.47L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#14	Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois, Usa51.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.07L/Yr ($29,370/Yr)Living: ₹9.29L/Yr ($10,880/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion MerchandisingIELTS6.5PTE53₹25.07L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#15	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.59L/Yr ($25,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.21L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Sciences - Fashion Des...SAT1180TOEFL71₹21.59L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#16	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.86L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.31L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Apparel and Textiles: Fashio...TOEFL79PTE59₹26.86L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#17	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.07L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.73L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Clothing, Textiles and F...₹20.07L/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
#18	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.58L/Yr ($20,595/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion Design and Developme...IELTS6.0PTE48₹17.58L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#19	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.42L/Yr ($20,400/Yr)Living: ₹8.31L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion Merchandising and De...SAT1190TOEFL79PTE68₹17.42L/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
#20	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.15L/Yr ($48,200/Yr)Living: ₹8.1L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Fashion MerchandisingIELTS6.5PTE52₹41.15L/Yr $48,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#21	Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Georgia, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.57L/Yr ($45,176/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,650/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion Merchandising and Ap...₹38.57L/Yr $45,176 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 562 by FORBES in 2019
#22	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.35L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living: ₹10.82L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion Merchandising and De...SAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.35L/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
#23	University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.62L/Yr ($30,010/Yr)Living: ₹15.37L/Yr ($17,999/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion DesignSAT1160IELTS6.5PTE53₹25.62L/Yr $30,010 Course duration: 5 years Programs	Ranked 761 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#24	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.76L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.62L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Fashion Design and Merch...SAT1230IELTS6.5₹4.76L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 791 by QS in 2025 Ranked 201 by US News in 2024
#25	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.09L/Yr ($37,588/Yr)Living: ₹9.82L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion (Concentration in Fa...IELTS6.5PTE65₹32.09L/Yr $37,588 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#26	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.86L/Yr ($42,008/Yr)Living: ₹3.67L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion DesignACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹35.86L/Yr $42,008 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#27	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.42L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion DesignDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.42L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#28	University of Rhode Island, Kingston Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.21L/Yr ($28,358/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Textile, Fashion Merchandisi...TOEFL79PTE53₹22.07L/Yr $25,854 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#29	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.68L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion, Dress and Merchandi...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.68L/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
#30	University of Toledo, Toledo Ohio, Usa94.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.15L/Yr ($11,885/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($11,004/Yr)Admission	B.S Cosmetic Science and Formula...TOEFL80PTE58₹10.15L/Yr $11,885 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#31	Howard University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.11L/Yr ($30,584/Yr)Living: ₹11.53L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion DesignSAT1215TOEFL90PTE53₹26.11L/Yr $30,584 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#32	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.6L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.8L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion MarketingTOEFL79PTE42₹14.6L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#33	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.13L/Yr ($17,720/Yr)Living: ₹11.4L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion, Fiber and MaterialsTOEFL80PTE53₹15.13L/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
#34	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.54L/Yr ($27,574/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Fashion Design and Merch...IELTS6.5PTE56₹23.54L/Yr $27,574 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#35	Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.82L/Yr ($50,160/Yr)Living: ₹10.55L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion MerchandisingIELTS6.0PTE53₹42.82L/Yr $50,160 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 98 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1491 by CWUR in 2022
#36	Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa64.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.3L/Yr ($34,326/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,005/Yr)Admission	M.S Textile Engineering₹14.13L/Yr $16,551 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 142 by US News in 2024 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#37	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.02L/Yr ($42,189/Yr)Living: ₹11.78L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	B.A Costume DesignSAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹36.02L/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
#38	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.72L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.34L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion StudiesTOEFL83PTE48₹17.72L/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
#39	Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.44L/Yr ($19,256/Yr)Living: ₹7.84L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion Merchandising₹16.44L/Yr $19,256 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#40	Seattle Pacific University, Seattle Washington, Usa90%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.27L/Yr ($42,480/Yr)Living: ₹9.59L/Yr ($11,232/Yr)Admission	B.A Costume Design and Productio...IELTS6.5PTE65₹36.27L/Yr $42,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 269 by US News in 2024 Ranked 289 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.2L/Yr ($26,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.07L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Fashion DesignIELTS6.5PTE54₹22.2L/Yr $26,000 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 870 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Old Dominion University, Norfolk Virginia, Usa84.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.71L/Yr ($28,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.62L/Yr ($11,268/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion MerchandisingTOEFL79PTE53₹24.71L/Yr $28,950 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#43	University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio Texas, Usa91.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.96L/Yr ($30,414/Yr)Living: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,436/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Fashion Design₹25.96L/Yr $30,414 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024
#44	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.85L/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.16L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion MerchandisingIELTS5.5PTE54₹23.85L/Yr $27,942 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Radford University, Radford Virginia, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.92L/Yr ($22,162/Yr)Living: ₹7.28L/Yr ($8,522/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Fashion DesignIELTS6.5PTE53₹18.92L/Yr $22,162 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#46	Louisiana Tech University, Ruston Louisiana, Usa63.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,931/Yr)Living: ₹5.43L/Yr ($6,360/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion Merchandising and Re...TOEFL80PTE58₹7.62L/Yr $8,931 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1005 by CWUR in 2022
#47	Harding University, Searcy Arkansas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.08L/Yr ($20,010/Yr)Living: ₹5.89L/Yr ($6,894/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion Merchandising₹17.08L/Yr $20,010 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#48	Marymount University, Arlington Virginia, Usa90.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.46L/Yr ($30,990/Yr)Living: ₹10.93L/Yr ($12,805/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion MerchandisingIELTS6.0PTE54₹26.46L/Yr $30,990 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#49	Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana Pennsylvania, Usa92%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.44L/Yr ($23,940/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,328/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion Merchandising₹20.44L/Yr $23,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 617 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Texas Woman's University, Denton Texas, Usa85.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.6L/Yr ($19,449/Yr)Living: ₹6.98L/Yr ($8,181/Yr)Admission	B.A Fashion DesignIELTS6.5PTE53₹16.6L/Yr $19,449 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 592 by FORBES in 2019