Best Criminology Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	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
#2	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
#3	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 Computer CriminologyIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.01L/Yr ($33,898/Yr)Living: ₹4.99L/Yr ($5,826/Yr)Admission	M.S CriminologyGRE updated310IELTS6.5PTE67₹29.01L/Yr $33,898 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.27L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan ₹32.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee ₹14.56L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now 8.3 Best In Academic Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan ₹17.46L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹32.85L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Texas ₹29.79L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Ohio University Athens, Ohio ₹19.52L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now
#5	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 3+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#6	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
#7	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.02L/Yr ($39,750/Yr)Living: ₹13.61L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	M.S Justice, Law and CriminologyTOEFL80PTE53₹34.02L/Yr $39,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.42L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	B.S CriminologySAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.42L/Yr $30,867 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#9	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
#10	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

#11	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
#12	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
#13	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.22L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...GRE updated300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.22L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#14	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
#15	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
#16	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
#17	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
#18	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
#19	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 CriminologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹35.9L/Yr $41,940 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019
#20	California State University Fresno, Fresno California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.5L/Yr ($15,775/Yr)Living: ₹8.31L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology - Continuing and...TOEFL80PTE53₹12.96L/Yr $15,147 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#21	Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.7L/Yr ($9,000/Yr)Living: ₹7.38L/Yr ($8,624/Yr)Admission	M.S CriminologyTOEFL79PTE53₹7.7L/Yr $9,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#22	University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston Texas, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.14L/Yr ($25,870/Yr)Living: ₹8.33L/Yr ($9,732/Yr)Admission	B.S CriminologyIELTS6PTE53₹22.14L/Yr $25,870 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#23	University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha Nebraska, Usa	Tuition: ₹18.18L/Yr ($21,244/Yr)Living: ₹8.05L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.0PTE44₹18.18L/Yr $21,244 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#24	East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.36L/Yr ($28,459/Yr)Living: ₹6.81L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...IELTS5.5PTE43₹24.36L/Yr $28,459 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#25	Texas A&M University, Kingsville Texas, Usa82%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.28L/Yr ($14,345/Yr)Living: ₹7.5L/Yr ($8,760/Yr)Admission	M.S CriminologyTOEFL79PTE53₹12.28L/Yr $14,345 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#26	Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Kentucky, Usa70%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.18L/Yr ($24,750/Yr)Living: ₹8.33L/Yr ($9,728/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology₹21.18L/Yr $24,750 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 641 by FORBES in 2019
#27	Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.05L/Yr ($16,410/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Criminology and Criminal...IELTS6.5PTE53₹14.05L/Yr $16,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#28	University of West Georgia, Carrollton Georgia, Usa59.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.05L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Living: ₹8.08L/Yr ($9,444/Yr)Admission	B.S CriminologyTOEFL79PTE53₹8.05L/Yr $9,406 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(1 User)Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#29	Barry University, Miami Shores Florida, Usa61.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.42L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.5L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology₹25.42L/Yr $29,700 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#30	San Jose State University, San Jose California, Usa55.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.43L/Yr ($21,528/Yr)Living: ₹10.82L/Yr ($12,641/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology - Concentration ...TOEFL80PTE53₹18.43L/Yr $21,528 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1362 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 295 by FORBES in 2019
#31	University of Tampa, Tampa Florida, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.15L/Yr ($25,882/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...₹17.54L/Yr $20,490 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 433 by FORBES in 2019
#32	Saint Vincent College, Latrobe Pennsylvania, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.43L/Yr ($19,200/Yr)Living: ₹9.76L/Yr ($11,399/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology₹16.43L/Yr $19,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 467 by FORBES in 2019
#33	St. Mary's University, San Antonio Texas, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.68L/Yr ($31,170/Yr)Living: ₹9.24L/Yr ($10,790/Yr)Admission	B.A Forensic Science - Criminolo...₹26.68L/Yr $31,170 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 538 by FORBES in 2019
#34	Niagara University, Niagara University New York, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.12L/Yr ($16,494/Yr)Living: ₹11.08L/Yr ($12,950/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.0PTE58₹14.12L/Yr $16,494 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(1 User)
#35	California University of Pennsylvania, California Pennsylvania, Usa96.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.87L/Yr ($23,220/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,166/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice - Criminolo...₹19.87L/Yr $23,220 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)
#36	University of Wisconsin, Whitewater Wisconsin, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.95L/Yr ($16,304/Yr)Living: ₹5.51L/Yr ($6,442/Yr)Admission	B.S CriminologyIELTS6.0PTE48₹13.95L/Yr $16,304 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)
#37	Delta State University, Cleveland Mississippi, Usa87%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.06L/Yr ($7,076/Yr)Living: ₹6.49L/Yr ($7,584/Yr)Admission	B.S Social Justice and Criminolo...₹6.06L/Yr $7,076 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#38	Western Connecticut State University, Danbury Connecticut, Usa66.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20L/Yr ($23,366/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,417/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology₹20L/Yr $23,366 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#39	University of Michigan, Dearborn Michigan, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.17L/Yr ($24,736/Yr)Living: ₹7.74L/Yr ($9,048/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...₹21.17L/Yr $24,736 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#40	Metropolitan State University, Denver Colorado, Usa65.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.84L/Yr ($20,847/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,332/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...IELTS6.0PTE54₹17.84L/Yr $20,847 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	--
#41	Longwood University, Farmville Virginia, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.16L/Yr ($23,550/Yr)Living: ₹8.92L/Yr ($10,420/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology - Criminal Justi...₹20.16L/Yr $23,550 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#42	Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester New Hampshire, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.22L/Yr ($9,600/Yr)Living: ₹10.51L/Yr ($12,278/Yr)Admission	B.S Justice Studies - Crime and ...SAT1070IELTS6.0PTE54₹8.22L/Yr $9,600 Course duration: 3 years Programs	--
#43	Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville Missouri, Usa74.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.63L/Yr ($31,119/Yr)Living: ₹7.46L/Yr ($8,714/Yr)Admission	B.S CriminologyTOEFL71PTE53₹26.63L/Yr $31,119 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#44	Miami Dade College, Miami Florida, Usa100%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.34L/Yr ($15,587/Yr)Living: ₹13.98L/Yr ($16,335/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Crime Scene Investigatio...IELTS6.5PTE54₹13.34L/Yr $15,587 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)
#45	Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg Kansas, Usa81.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.36L/Yr ($19,118/Yr)Living: ₹6.59L/Yr ($7,700/Yr)Admission	B.S History, Philosophy, and Soc...IELTS6.5PTE53₹16.36L/Yr $19,118 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#46	Dixie State University, Saint George Utah, Usa100%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.1L/Yr ($18,810/Yr)Living: ₹5.42L/Yr ($6,328/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice - Criminolo...₹16.1L/Yr $18,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#47	Salem State University, Salem Massachusetts, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹5.91L/Yr ($6,900/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice - Criminolo...IELTS5.5PTE49₹5.91L/Yr $6,900 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--

Found 47 universities

Northeastern University, Boston

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida State University, Tallahassee

University of Texas Dallas, Richardson

Partner Colleges

George Mason University, Fairfax

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

American University, Washington

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Loyola University, Chicago

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff

University of Missouri, Kansas City

University of Texas, San Antonio

San Diego State University, San Diego

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Portland State University, Portland

University of Missouri, St. Louis

California State University, Long Beach

UMass Lowell, Lowell

University of La Verne, La Verne

California State University Fresno, Fresno

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti

University of West Georgia, Carrollton

Barry University, Miami Shores

San Jose State University, San Jose

University of Tampa, Tampa

Saint Vincent College, Latrobe

St. Mary's University, San Antonio

Niagara University, Niagara University

California University of Pennsylvania, California

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

Delta State University, Cleveland

Western Connecticut State University, Danbury

University of Michigan, Dearborn

Metropolitan State University, Denver

Longwood University, Farmville

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester

Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville

Miami Dade College, Miami

Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg

Dixie State University, Saint George

Salem State University, Salem

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