Best Political Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.87L/Yr ($62,620/Yr)Living: ₹14.74L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	M.A Analytical Political EconomyGRE315IELTS7.0₹53.87L/Yr $62,620 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 35 by THE in 2024
#2	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.23L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public S...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
#3	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 Political Theory and Constit...SAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.32L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 100 by THE in 2024
#4	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.2L/Yr ($19,995/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science: GeneralTOEFL70PTE53₹17.4L/Yr $20,228 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
Partner Colleges Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now 7.8 Best In Faculty Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan ₹14.12L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Technology Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic California State University-northridge Northridge, California ₹46.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.2 Best In Academic DePaul University Chicago, Illinois ₹23.2L 1st Year Fees M.S Management Apply Now Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, Missouri ₹25.93L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering 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 9.2 Best In Academic California State University Sacramento, California ₹17.14L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Placement University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado ₹20.43L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹10.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic Washington State University Pullman, Washington ₹23.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Biotechnology Apply Now
#5	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.A Political EconomyIELTS7₹53.22L/Yr $61,872 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#6	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 Political Science in Urban P...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.85L/Yr $13,779 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#7	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, Community...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.76L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#8	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: Polit...SAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹39.28L/Yr $45,666 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#9	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 Political Science, Internati...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.24L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#10	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.42L/Yr ($28,385/Yr)Living: ₹7.35L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	B.A Political ScienceSAT1340IELTS5.5PTE48₹24.42L/Yr $28,385 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024

#11	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 Communication - Political Co...SAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.86L/Yr $38,205 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#12	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 501 by THE in 2024
#13	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 Spanish and Political Scienc...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹30.87L/Yr $35,890 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#14	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.09L/Yr ($45,438/Yr)Living: ₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Law/Political ScienceIELTS6.5₹27.9L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#15	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.55L/Yr ($19,245/Yr)Living: ₹7.96L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science EducationIELTS5.5PTE48₹16.55L/Yr $19,245 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 303 by US News in 2024
#16	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.03L/Yr ($25,613/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Secondar...IELTS6.0PTE48₹22.03L/Yr $25,613 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#17	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.02L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living: ₹3.6L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Wayne St...TOEFL79PTE53₹17.02L/Yr $19,788 Course duration: 6 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#18	Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa	Tuition: ₹30.24L/Yr ($35,152/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,594/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (B.A.)₹30.24L/Yr $35,152 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#19	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.A International Studies - Poli...₹36.21L/Yr $42,090 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#20	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 401 by THE in 2024
#21	Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem North Carolina, Usa30.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.03L/Yr ($52,348/Yr)Living: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,926/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science and Intern...₹45.03L/Yr $52,348 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#22	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.33L/Yr ($37,588/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (Concentra...IELTS6.5PTE65₹32.33L/Yr $37,588 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#23	Clemson University, Clemson South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.6L/Yr ($39,064/Yr)Living: ₹8.25L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL80PTE54₹33.6L/Yr $39,064 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 86 by US News in 2024
#24	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.04L/Yr ($59,340/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	B.A International Studies - Glob...IELTS6.5₹51.04L/Yr $59,340 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#25	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.56L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (Public Po...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.56L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#26	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.A Political Science: Internati...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.85L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#27	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.55L/Yr ($29,706/Yr)Living: ₹11.04L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (Concentra...TOEFL80PTE60₹25.55L/Yr $29,706 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#28	University of San Diego, San Diego California, Usa51.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.29L/Yr ($53,810/Yr)Living: ₹10.86L/Yr ($12,630/Yr)Admission	B.A International Relations - Po...₹46.29L/Yr $53,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#29	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 Political Science - Social S...₹21.28L/Yr $24,739 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1628 by CWUR in 2022
#30	University of Montana, Missoula Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.46L/Yr ($24,943/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public L...IELTS6.0PTE41₹21.46L/Yr $24,943 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	--
#31	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.72L/Yr ($27,574/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political CommunicationIELTS6.5PTE56₹23.72L/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
#32	Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.15L/Yr ($50,160/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science, Internati...IELTS6.0PTE53₹43.15L/Yr $50,160 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)
#33	Stockton University, Galloway New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.87L/Yr ($18,450/Yr)Living: ₹4.7L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science with Educa...₹15.87L/Yr $18,450 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#34	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.86L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.44L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science Major with...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.86L/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
#35	California State University, San Bernardino California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.56L/Yr ($16,930/Yr)Living: ₹11.37L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission	B.A Economics - Political Econom...IELTS6PTE50₹14.56L/Yr $16,930 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#36	Drake University, Des Moines Iowa, Usa69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.73L/Yr ($42,694/Yr)Living: ₹8.74L/Yr ($10,158/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Strategic Political Comm...IELTS6.0PTE48₹36.73L/Yr $42,694 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 178 by US News in 2024 Ranked 192 by FORBES in 2019
#37	Ball State University, Muncie Indiana, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.47L/Yr ($27,288/Yr)Living: ₹8.63L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science (Concentra...IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.47L/Yr $27,288 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 216 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#38	University of North Florida, Jacksonville Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.94L/Yr ($31,320/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,772/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public L...₹26.94L/Yr $31,320 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022
#39	Bethel University, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.93L/Yr ($42,930/Yr)Living: ₹8.89L/Yr ($10,340/Yr)Admission	B.A Business and Political Scien...IELTS6.5PTE55₹36.93L/Yr $42,930 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville Tennessee, Usa67.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.78L/Yr ($17,186/Yr)Living: ₹8.09L/Yr ($9,400/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science - Internat...TOEFL80PTE52₹14.78L/Yr $17,186 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 486 by FORBES in 2019
#41	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.49L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Living: ₹7.39L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science / Publ...TOEFL79PTE50₹12.49L/Yr $14,522 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#42	University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Wisconsin, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.29L/Yr ($17,776/Yr)Living: ₹5.34L/Yr ($6,206/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science - Educatio...IELTS54PTE54₹15.29L/Yr $17,776 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 334 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.37L/Yr ($26,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science - Publ...IELTS6.5PTE54₹22.37L/Yr $26,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 870 by CWUR in 2022
#44	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.03L/Yr ($13,990/Yr)Living: ₹12.2L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public A...TOEFL61PTE46₹12.03L/Yr $13,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.17L/Yr ($28,094/Yr)Living: ₹7.42L/Yr ($8,624/Yr)Admission	B.A Political ScienceTOEFL79PTE53₹24.17L/Yr $28,094 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#46	South Dakota State University, Brookings South Dakota, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.38L/Yr ($13,235/Yr)Living: ₹7.37L/Yr ($8,563/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (BA)IELTS6.0PTE46₹11.38L/Yr $13,235 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#47	University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio Texas, Usa91.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.16L/Yr ($30,414/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,436/Yr)Admission	B.B.A Political Economy₹26.16L/Yr $30,414 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024
#48	Aurora University, Aurora Illinois, Usa77.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.64L/Yr ($24,000/Yr)Living: ₹8.29L/Yr ($9,636/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science and Public...₹20.64L/Yr $24,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 303 by US News in 2024 Ranked 598 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.18L/Yr ($16,482/Yr)Living: ₹8.51L/Yr ($9,894/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science EducationIELTS5.5PTE43₹14.18L/Yr $16,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#50	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.04L/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (Pre-Law C...IELTS5.5PTE54₹24.04L/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