Best Development Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.84L/Yr ($61,731/Yr)Living: ₹26.2L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	B.S Biology - Molecular, Cellula...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE68₹52.84L/Yr $61,731 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 3 by ARWU in 2022
#2	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.S Policy, International Trade ...Duolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.8L/Yr ($34,816/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Human Development, Culture ...IELTS6.5₹19.81L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
#4	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 Cell and Developmental Biolo...SAT1280TOEFL80₹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
Partner Colleges Worcester State University Worcester, Massachusetts ₹8.27L 1st Year Fees M.S Health Care Administration Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.73L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Claremont Graduate University Claremont, California ₹50.84L 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science and Analytics Apply Now UMass Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts ₹19.25L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Accomodation Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas ₹14.38L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 9.3 Best In Social Life Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan ₹17.76L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now 8.1 Best In Social Life University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina ₹28.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.3 Best In Placement Hofstra University Hempstead, New York ₹67.04L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas ₹9.86L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now
#5	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.25L/Yr ($51,704/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Product Development Engineer...GRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹26.68L/Yr $31,171 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S Economic Development and Tou...GRE updated298TOEFL84₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.25L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Resource DevelopmentTOEFL79PTE59₹30.25L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#8	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 Cell, Molecular, and Develop...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.76L/Yr ($42,954/Yr)Living: ₹14.27L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	B.S Developmental and Cell Biolo...ACT30TOEFL80PTE46₹36.76L/Yr $42,954 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#10	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.75L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living: ₹9.88L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	B.A Human and Organizational Dev...SAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹49.75L/Yr $58,130 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025

#11	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 Environment, Economy, Develo...ACT21TOEFL79₹33.94L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.14L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...SAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.14L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#13	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 Agricultural Leadership and ...IELTS6PTE53₹20.02L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#14	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.12L/Yr ($35,187/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S International Agriculture an...₹28.59L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#15	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.08L/Yr ($57,342/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development - Research₹48.53L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 1 year 5+ More Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.71L/Yr ($19,520/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Mining Engineering: Sustaina...TOEFL70PTE53₹17.7L/Yr $20,678 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.7L/Yr ($31,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.77L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	B.S Biological Sciences - Geneti...Duolingo95IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.7L/Yr $31,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#18	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.39L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living: ₹14.36L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.S Pharmacology and Drug Develo...₹46.39L/Yr $54,196 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#19	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,613/Yr)Living: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.S Disability and Human Develop...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.51L/Yr $13,446 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#20	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 Biomedical Sciences - Molec...₹56.82L/Yr $66,390 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.6L/Yr ($29,909/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development and Social...GRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.56L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#22	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.09L/Yr ($45,666/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	B.S Molecular, Cell, and Develop...SAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹39.09L/Yr $45,666 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#23	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.4L/Yr ($32,018/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	M.S Lifespan Developmental Psych...GRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.4L/Yr $32,018 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#24	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 Global Merchandising and Pro...IELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#25	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 Biology - Molecular, Cellula...TOEFL80PTE60₹24.29L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#26	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.42L/Yr ($30,864/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Commun...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.42L/Yr $30,864 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#27	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.03L/Yr ($43,259/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.S Molecular and Cell Biology -...TOEFL79PTE53₹37.42L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.6L/Yr ($31,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Family...₹26.6L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#29	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 Community and Leadership Dev...IELTS6.0₹27.63L/Yr $32,276 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#30	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.76L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Instructional Design, Develo...IELTS6.5₹27.76L/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
#31	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.31L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.S Biological Sciences - Cell, ...₹25.31L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#32	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.94L/Yr ($24,468/Yr)Living: ₹9.16L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Human Development and Fa...TOEFL79PTE58₹20.94L/Yr $24,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)
#33	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.65L/Yr ($25,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Sciences - Human Devel...SAT1180TOEFL71₹21.65L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	--
#34	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.91L/Yr ($55,980/Yr)Living: ₹13.61L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	M.S Development ManagementTOEFL80PTE53₹47.91L/Yr $55,980 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#35	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.28L/Yr ($19,026/Yr)Living: ₹7.92L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	M.S Health & Human DevelopmentIELTS5.5PTE48₹16.28L/Yr $19,026 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#36	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.63L/Yr ($20,595/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.S Fashion Design and Developme...IELTS6.0PTE48₹17.63L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#37	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.94L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living: ₹3.59L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Resource DevelopmentTOEFL79PTE53₹16.94L/Yr $19,788 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#38	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.07L/Yr ($44,475/Yr)Living: ₹12.94L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Infant Mental Health-Develop...₹40.11L/Yr $46,860 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#39	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.42L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	B.S Human DevelopmentSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.42L/Yr $30,867 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#40	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.45L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development and Family...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.45L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#41	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.25L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.55L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Family...TOEFL79PTE47₹22.25L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#42	University at Albany, Albany New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.66L/Yr ($31,145/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission	B.S Human DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE50₹26.66L/Yr $31,145 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#43	University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.75L/Yr ($46,440/Yr)Living: ₹10.29L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission	M.S Community Development and Ap...₹44.16L/Yr $51,600 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#44	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.95L/Yr ($42,008/Yr)Living: ₹3.68L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	B.S Development and Family Studi...ACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹35.95L/Yr $42,008 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#45	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.58L/Yr ($21,713/Yr)Living: ₹9.34L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.S Digital Sciences (Digital Sy...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.28L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 1 year 6+ More Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#46	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.04L/Yr ($17,570/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission	B.S Energy Resource Management a...₹15.04L/Yr $17,570 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#47	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.54L/Yr ($13,480/Yr)Living: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	M.S Physiology and Developmental...TOEFL80PTE53₹12.86L/Yr $15,020 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#48	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.22L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission	M.S Child and Family DevelopmentGRE 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
#49	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.28L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Science-Game Develo...IELTS6.5PTE60₹44.28L/Yr $51,738 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#50	University of North Carolina, Greensboro North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹19.25L/Yr ($22,487/Yr)Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.25L/Yr $22,487 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024