Best Chemical Engineering Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.26L/Yr ($58,720/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical and Biomolecular En...GRE updated317TOEFL100₹50.26L/Yr $58,720 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 8 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.36L/Yr ($45,983/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringIELTS7PTE70₹25.25L/Yr $29,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 21 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.9L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Cancer Chemical BiologyIELTS6.5₹44.9L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.01L/Yr ($38,571/Yr)Living: ₹10.37L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringTOEFL92PTE61₹33.01L/Yr $38,571 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 7 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges The Fuqua School of Business Durham, North Carolina ₹53.6L 1st Year Fees updated head short form updated 5 Apply Now 9.2 Best In Academic Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington ₹36.26L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.6 Best In Social Life University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada ₹20.04L 1st Year Fees M.Eng Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.29L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington ₹36.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas ₹9.86L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 6.7 Best In Accomodation Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas ₹14.38L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now Saint Louis University Saint Louis, Missouri ₹42.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Illinois State University Normal, Illinois ₹23.6L 1st Year Fees B.S Agribusiness Apply Now 7.0 Best In Infrastructure University of North Texas Denton, Texas ₹35.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.6L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.73L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringSAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.6L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.56L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EducationDuolingo115IELTS7.0PTE60₹26.56L/Yr $31,026 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 15 by ARWU in 2022
#7	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.2K/Yr (лв29,807/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical Engineering₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.78L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.78L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.02L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringSAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.02L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#10	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.86L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.28L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.S Applied Science - Chemical E...IELTS6.0₹50.86L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 22 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.56L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Living: ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringSAT1280TOEFL80₹26.56L/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: ₹51.36L/Yr ($60,008/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹27.67L/Yr $32,326 Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.62L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemistry - American Chemica...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#14	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.85L/Yr ($34,878/Yr)Living: ₹14.27L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical and Biochemical Eng...TOEFL80PTE56₹22.94L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#15	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.38L/Yr ($48,349/Yr)Living: ₹9.88L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical and Biomolecular En...GRE updated311TOEFL100PTE70₹33.01L/Yr $38,568 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#16	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.94L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringACT21TOEFL79₹33.94L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#17	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.8L/Yr ($27,812/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.14L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#18	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.87L/Yr ($36,065/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.02L/Yr ($23,390/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringIELTS6PTE53₹20.02L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#20	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.65L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.65L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.02L/Yr ($38,582/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.02L/Yr $38,582 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#22	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.18L/Yr ($58,625/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical Engineering₹48.53L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#23	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.17L/Yr ($42,256/Yr)Living: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	B.S Applied Mathematics: Chemica...IELTS6.0PTE46₹36.17L/Yr $42,256 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#24	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.88L/Yr ($55,939/Yr)Living: ₹5.59L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical and Biomolecular En...IELTS7PTE61₹43.51L/Yr $50,838 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.13L/Yr ($57,399/Yr)Living: ₹14.36L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical and Biological Engi...₹46.39L/Yr $54,196 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.61L/Yr ($60,301/Yr)Living: ₹12.74L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringTOEFL93PTE68₹51.61L/Yr $60,301 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 199 by THE in 2024 Ranked 316 by QS in 2025
#27	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.19L/Yr ($27,100/Yr)Living: ₹22.79L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.19L/Yr $27,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#28	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.72L/Yr ($13,689/Yr)Living: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.72L/Yr $13,689 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#29	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.82L/Yr ($66,390/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Atmospheric Sciences - Chem...₹56.82L/Yr $66,390 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#30	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.05L/Yr ($33,940/Yr)Living: ₹8.94L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical Engineering₹29.05L/Yr $33,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#31	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.15L/Yr ($15,369/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical and Biochemical Eng...TOEFL83PTE68₹12.54L/Yr $14,652 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#32	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.23L/Yr ($28,314/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringGRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.56L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#33	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,421/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical OceanographyIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#34	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.39L/Yr ($24,990/Yr)Living: ₹8.69L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringSAT1245TOEFL70PTE50₹21.39L/Yr $24,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#35	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.16L/Yr ($31,731/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringTOEFL80PTE53₹27.22L/Yr $31,798 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#36	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.89L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living: ₹8.61L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	M.S Biochemical EngineeringGRE updated297TOEFL80₹21.89L/Yr $25,578 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#37	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.29L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: ₹8.8L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringTOEFL80PTE60₹24.29L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#38	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.63L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringSAT1315TOEFL79₹36.63L/Yr $42,802 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#39	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.54L/Yr ($27,507/Yr)Living: ₹15.02L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringTOEFL80PTE53₹13.24L/Yr $15,465 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#40	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.42L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical Engineering₹24.24L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#41	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.63L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living: ₹11.01L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringIELTS6.0₹27.63L/Yr $32,276 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#42	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.9L/Yr ($22,088/Yr)Living: ₹9.45L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical and Biomolecular En...₹16.5L/Yr $19,275 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#43	University of California, Merced California, Usa	Tuition: ₹24.23L/Yr ($28,308/Yr)Living: ₹14.37L/Yr ($16,790/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemistry and Chemical Biolo...₹24.23L/Yr $28,308 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#44	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.66L/Yr ($34,649/Yr)Living: ₹11.38L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical EngineeringDuolingo120IELTS6.5₹29.38L/Yr $34,326 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#45	Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla Missouri, Usa79.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.43L/Yr ($19,193/Yr)Living: ₹8.64L/Yr ($10,094/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical And Biochemical Eng...GRE updated308TOEFL80PTE59₹7.06L/Yr $8,244 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 527 by QS in 2025
#46	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.02L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical EngineeringDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.02L/Yr $58,440 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#47	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy New York, Usa44.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.16L/Yr ($58,600/Yr)Living: ₹12.8L/Yr ($14,960/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical and Biological Engi...TOEFL88PTE59₹50.16L/Yr $58,600 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#48	University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.69L/Yr ($41,698/Yr)Living: ₹2.55L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemical Engineering₹35.69L/Yr $41,698 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#49	University of Texas, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.53L/Yr ($27,494/Yr)Living: ₹7.64L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemistry - American Chemica...TOEFL79PTE53₹23.53L/Yr $27,494 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#50	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.42L/Yr ($26,193/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical Engineering₹25.31L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025