Best Criminal Justice Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.59L/Yr ($29,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.31L/Yr ($20,228/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice StudiesTOEFL70PTE53₹17.31L/Yr $20,228 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#4	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.87L/Yr ($16,200/Yr)Living: ₹22.79L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...GRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.87L/Yr $16,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
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#5	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.59L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL80₹35.59L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#6	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.7L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology, Law and Society...SAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.7L/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
#7	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.31L/Yr ($24,900/Yr)Living: ₹9.45L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology & Criminal Justi...₹21.31L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.89L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.89L/Yr $18,566 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#9	Lincoln University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.41L/Yr ($19,178/Yr)Living: ₹8.13L/Yr ($9,499/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.0PTE46₹16.41L/Yr $19,178 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.93L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.32L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL79PTE59₹26.93L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.08L/Yr ($29,304/Yr)Living: ₹7.92L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeIELTS5.5PTE48₹25.08L/Yr $29,304 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.41L/Yr ($23,851/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.21L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	--
#13	Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa	Tuition: ₹30.09L/Yr ($35,152/Yr)Living: ₹9.07L/Yr ($10,594/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice₹30.09L/Yr $35,152 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#14	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.48L/Yr ($18,081/Yr)Living: ₹6.84L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹13.61L/Yr $15,898 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#15	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.02L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living: ₹12.94L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice₹36.02L/Yr $42,090 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#16	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.99L/Yr ($30,368/Yr)Living: ₹9.06L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeSAT1310IELTS6.5₹25.99L/Yr $30,368 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#17	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.78L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeSAT1230IELTS6.5₹4.78L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#18	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.4L/Yr ($34,352/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS7PTE65₹23.86L/Yr $27,880 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.56L/Yr ($42,720/Yr)Living: ₹12.05L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...IELTS6.5PTE53₹36.56L/Yr $42,720 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.87L/Yr ($37,236/Yr)Living: ₹3.68L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeGRE updated307TOEFL79PTE53₹27.79L/Yr $32,464 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#21	Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Arizona, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.5L/Yr ($26,286/Yr)Living: ₹8.51L/Yr ($9,944/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...SAT1135IELTS6PTE56₹22.5L/Yr $26,286 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#22	Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.93L/Yr ($31,469/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,618/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice₹26.93L/Yr $31,469 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#23	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.92L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living: ₹9.44L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...TOEFL79PTE53₹11.92L/Yr $13,932 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#24	University of Louisville, Louisville Kentucky, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.03L/Yr ($25,743/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,374/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹19.53L/Yr $22,815 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.17L/Yr ($53,948/Yr)Living: ₹10.84L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE60₹46.37L/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
#26	University of Texas, San Antonio Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.46L/Yr ($27,414/Yr)Living: ₹9.62L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...IELTS6.5PTE58₹23.46L/Yr $27,414 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#27	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.61L/Yr ($8,891/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...GRE updated300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.22L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#28	University of Toledo, Toledo Ohio, Usa94.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.17L/Yr ($11,885/Yr)Living: ₹9.42L/Yr ($11,004/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL80PTE58₹10.17L/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
#29	Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa59.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.65L/Yr ($19,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.19L/Yr ($11,906/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6PTE55₹16.65L/Yr $19,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#30	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.76L/Yr ($24,258/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice (Crime Anal...TOEFL79PTE49₹21.95L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 2 s 2+ More Programs	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#31	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.78L/Yr ($18,441/Yr)Living: ₹10.98L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL80PTE60₹15.78L/Yr $18,441 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#32	University of Missouri, St. Louis Missouri, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.11L/Yr ($29,338/Yr)Living: ₹8.68L/Yr ($10,140/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL79PTE53₹25.11L/Yr $29,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#33	Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.26L/Yr ($35,350/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeGRE updated297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.12L/Yr $42,197 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#34	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.41L/Yr ($18,008/Yr)Living: ₹11.43L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL80PTE53₹15.66L/Yr $18,296 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#35	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.6L/Yr ($27,574/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice SciencesIELTS6.5PTE56₹23.6L/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
#36	Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.43L/Yr ($40,225/Yr)Living: ₹10.58L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.0PTE53₹25.93L/Yr $30,290 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 98 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1491 by CWUR in 2022
#37	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.96L/Yr ($16,313/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE46₹13.22L/Yr $15,446 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#38	UMass Lowell, Lowell Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.1L/Yr ($32,827/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...₹28.1L/Yr $32,827 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#39	St. John's University, Jamaica New York, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.94L/Yr ($47,830/Yr)Living: ₹14.24L/Yr ($16,640/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice 3-YrTOEFL79PTE46₹40.94L/Yr $47,830 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1684 by CWUR in 2022
#40	University of La Verne, La Verne California, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.9L/Yr ($41,940/Yr)Living: ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,180/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE53₹35.9L/Yr $41,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Mercer University, Macon Georgia, Usa69.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.17L/Yr ($25,905/Yr)Living: ₹9.68L/Yr ($11,315/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Public ...₹11.74L/Yr $13,716 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 476 by FORBES in 2019
#42	University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Michigan, Usa78.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.94L/Yr ($31,470/Yr)Living: ₹8.09L/Yr ($9,452/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice₹26.94L/Yr $31,470 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024
#43	East Carolina University, Greenville North Carolina, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,495/Yr)Living: ₹8.42L/Yr ($9,835/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.0PTE65₹8.98L/Yr $10,495 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 195 by US News in 2024 Ranked 898 by CWUR in 2022
#44	University of Nevada, Reno Nevada, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.14L/Yr ($23,536/Yr)Living: ₹9.36L/Yr ($10,940/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE59₹20.14L/Yr $23,536 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#45	Xavier University, Cincinnati Ohio, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.82L/Yr ($38,342/Yr)Living: ₹10.4L/Yr ($12,150/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice₹32.82L/Yr $38,342 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 201 by US News in 2024 Ranked 325 by FORBES in 2019
#46	West Chester University, West Chester Pennsylvania, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.8L/Yr ($19,630/Yr)Living: ₹11.08L/Yr ($12,942/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice₹16.8L/Yr $19,630 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 418 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Springfield College, Springfield Massachusetts, Usa64%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.18L/Yr ($38,770/Yr)Living: ₹10.48L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.0PTE53₹33.18L/Yr $38,770 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#48	Western Carolina University, Cullowhee North Carolina, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,807/Yr)Living: ₹8.18L/Yr ($9,553/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL75PTE56₹9.25L/Yr $10,807 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#49	Grand Valley State University, Allendale Michigan, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.62L/Yr ($14,750/Yr)Living: ₹7.83L/Yr ($9,150/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE53₹12.62L/Yr $14,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	10.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 235 by US News in 2024 Ranked 481 by FORBES in 2019
#50	University of North Dakota, Grand Forks North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.63L/Yr ($18,263/Yr)Living: ₹7.32L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice StudiesIELTS6.0PTE50₹15.63L/Yr $18,263 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022