Best M.S in Public Policy Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.03L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.33L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.S Health policyGRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.03L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 28 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa8.45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹66.65L/Yr ($77,485/Yr)Living: ₹14.1L/Yr ($16,390/Yr)Admission	M.S Technology and PolicyTOEFL100₹66.65L/Yr $77,485 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 3 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.42L/Yr ($57,447/Yr)Living: ₹15.82L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	M.S Computational Analysis and P...TOEFL100PTE54₹49.71L/Yr $57,789 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#4	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.98L/Yr ($58,097/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 1 More Program	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 4.3 Best In Academic California State University Fresno Fresno, California ₹13.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Education - Teacher Preparation Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic California State University-northridge Northridge, California ₹46.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.43L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.36L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Saint Louis University Saint Louis, Missouri ₹42.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now Murray State University Murray, Kentucky ₹12.32L 1st Year Fees B.S Engineering Physics Apply Now 8.3 Best In Academic Sacred Heart University Fairfield, Connecticut ₹25.42L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Duquesne University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ₹39.03L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.21L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living: ₹15.39L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy ResearchGRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.21L/Yr $32,796 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 47 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.75L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy and ManagementGRE326IELTS7₹10.06L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024 Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
#7	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 16 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.27L/Yr ($53,786/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Public Policy and ManagementGRE300TOEFL100₹65.81L/Yr $76,500 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.59L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Policy and Man...TOEFL80PTE54₹28.59L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.94L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S Educational Leadership and P...GRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.94L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.78L/Yr ($36,944/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Public Policy and Data Scien...GRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹31.78L/Yr $36,944 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 49 by ARWU in 2022
#12	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.5L/Yr ($36,621/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Services Research, Po...TOEFL79PTE59₹37.31L/Yr $43,378 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.55L/Yr ($39,000/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Bioscience and Health PolicyTOEFL90₹33.55L/Yr $39,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#14	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.73L/Yr ($33,400/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy and Administra...₹28.73L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#15	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Promotion and PolicyIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.68L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.77L/Yr ($56,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Education Policy₹48.77L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#17	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.37L/Yr ($16,700/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.S Pharmaceutical Sciences - Ph...TOEFL79PTE60₹14.37L/Yr $16,700 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#18	Georgetown University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa16.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.52L/Yr ($59,895/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,638/Yr)Admission	M.S Data Science for Public Poli...GRE319IELTS7₹51.52L/Yr $59,895 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.62L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living: ₹14.43L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.S International Nutrition / La...₹46.62L/Yr $54,196 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#20	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.19L/Yr ($23,466/Yr)Living: ₹22.91L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Media AdvocacyGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹24.83L/Yr $28,864 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 396 by QS in 2025
#21	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.77L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Health and Saf...TOEFL80₹35.77L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#22	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.11L/Yr ($31,511/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy₹27.11L/Yr $31,511 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#23	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37L/Yr ($43,010/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Outcomes, Policy and ...TOEFL83PTE68₹37L/Yr $43,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#24	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development and Social...GRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.41L/Yr ($40,000/Yr)Living: ₹12.16L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	M.S Cybersecurity Policy & Gover...GRE310IELTS6.5₹34.41L/Yr $40,000 Course duration: 15 months Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#26	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.24L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Corporate and Public Communi...IELTS6.5PTE55₹17.24L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#27	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.04L/Yr ($44,220/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 201 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.36L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Health, Enviro...₹24.36L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#29	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.79L/Yr ($32,307/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 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#30	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)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#31	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Public DiplomacyIELTS6.5₹27.9L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 1 year Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#32	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 Public and Urban Policy₹29.16L/Yr $33,900 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#33	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.87L/Yr ($27,750/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission	M.S Public AdministrationGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.87L/Yr $27,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#34	College of Charleston, Charleston South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.95L/Yr ($34,812/Yr)Living: ₹10.36L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Studies and Pu...₹29.95L/Yr $34,812 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1648 by CWUR in 2022
#35	Tulane University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.68L/Yr ($20,550/Yr)Living: ₹12.5L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy₹17.68L/Yr $20,550 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#36	Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon, Usa77.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.26L/Yr ($32,850/Yr)Living: ₹15.24L/Yr ($17,721/Yr)Admission	M.S Water Resource Policy and Ma...₹28.26L/Yr $32,850 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#37	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.96L/Yr ($20,877/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	M.S Public AdministrationGRE320TOEFL79₹17.96L/Yr $20,877 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 701 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#38	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 151 by ARWU in 2022
#39	University of Alabama, Birmingham Alabama, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.35L/Yr ($17,850/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission	M.S Healthcare Quality and Safet...TOEFL80PTE59₹15.35L/Yr $17,850 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#40	Clark University, Worcester Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.33L/Yr ($62,000/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Po...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹53.33L/Yr $62,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#41	Fordham University, Bronx New York, Usa45.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.32L/Yr ($58,500/Yr)Living: ₹15.01L/Yr ($17,445/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied Statistics and Decis...GRE314IELTS7.0₹50.32L/Yr $58,500 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#42	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.6L/Yr ($54,176/Yr)Living: ₹10.9L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental, Health and Sa...TOEFL88PTE60₹46.6L/Yr $54,176 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#43	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission	M.S Homeland SecurityGRE300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.26L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#44	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living: ₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.S Leadership and Policy Studie...₹14.63L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#45	Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.3L/Yr ($42,197/Yr)Living: ₹10.8L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission	M.S Law and PolicyGRE297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.3L/Yr $42,197 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#46	UMass Lowell, Lowell Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.67L/Yr ($29,837/Yr)Living: ₹10.75L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	M.S Biosafety₹25.67L/Yr $29,837 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#47	Mercer University, Macon Georgia, Usa69.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.8L/Yr ($13,716/Yr)Living: ₹9.73L/Yr ($11,315/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Public ...₹11.8L/Yr $13,716 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 476 by FORBES in 2019
#48	University of North Carolina, Wilmington North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.06L/Yr ($22,153/Yr)Living: ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Coastal and Ocean PolicyIELTS7PTE54₹19.06L/Yr $22,153 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1615 by CWUR in 2022
#49	Widener University, Chester Pennsylvania, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.01L/Yr ($20,934/Yr)Living: ₹12.06L/Yr ($14,024/Yr)Admission	M.S Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE58₹18.01L/Yr $20,934 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#50	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