Best Environment Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa6.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.14L/Yr ($57,410/Yr)Living: ₹15.95L/Yr ($18,630/Yr)Admission	B.A Civil and Environmental Engi...₹49.14L/Yr $57,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 6 by THE in 2024 Ranked 22 by QS in 2025
#2	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.79L/Yr ($57,010/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Sciences and P...GRE updated317TOEFL100₹48.79L/Yr $57,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 8 by ARWU in 2022
#3	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.63L/Yr ($41,633/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.S Biological and Environmental...IELTS7PTE70₹17.8L/Yr $20,800 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 21 by ARWU in 2022
#4	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 Industrial Ecology - Environ...IELTS6.5₹44.9L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.72L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Illinois State University Normal, Illinois ₹23.6L 1st Year Fees B.S Agribusiness Apply Now 6.5 Best In Infrastructure Texas State University San Marcos, Texas ₹41.25L 1st Year Fees B.A/B.S Agriculture Apply Now University of Pacific Stockton, California ₹41.21L 1st Year Fees M.S Engineering Science Apply Now 7.9 Best In Infrastructure Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida ₹17.28L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now Seattle University Seattle, Washington ₹29.12L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting and Analytics Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee ₹14.56L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹32.85L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 8.0 Best In Infrastructure Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona ₹22.5L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Information Technology Apply Now
#5	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.35L/Yr ($63,500/Yr)Living: ₹14.67L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	M.S Civil and Environmental Engi...GRE updated315IELTS7.0₹53.6L/Yr $62,620 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 38 by ARWU in 2022
#6	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30K/Yr (лв30,581/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Engineering in...₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year 5+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#7	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 Agricultural and Environment...SAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.02L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.83L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living: ₹13.57L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S Molecular and Environmental ...GRE updated317IELTS7PTE54₹21.83L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#9	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 Environmental Earth SciencesIELTS6.0₹50.86L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 22 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.03L/Yr ($35,082/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Sciences and E...₹26.38L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 14 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.32L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.S Civil Engineering, Environme...SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.32L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#12	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.13L/Yr ($31,692/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Science, Technology, and Env...TOEFL79PTE59₹25.56L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 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 Natural Resources and Enviro...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#14	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.94L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.27L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Concentration in Environment...TOEFL80PTE56₹22.94L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#15	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 Environmental Policy and Dec...ACT21TOEFL79₹33.94L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.14L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.P.H Environmental Health Scien...GRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.14L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.63L/Yr ($40,466/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental GeosciencesGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 6+ More Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#18	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 Plant and Environmental Soil...IELTS6PTE53₹20.02L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#19	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 Energy, Environmental, and F...₹28.59L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.53L/Yr ($56,700/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...₹48.53L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.15L/Yr ($18,873/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.S Soil, Water and Environmenta...₹14.29L/Yr $16,700 Course duration: 2 years 13+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#22	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 Agriculture, Food and Enviro...₹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
#23	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.51L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Living: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth and Environmental Stud...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.51L/Yr $13,446 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#24	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 Environmental Health and Saf...TOEFL80₹35.59L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#25	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.66L/Yr ($32,316/Yr)Living: ₹8.94L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Policy and Pla...₹27.66L/Yr $32,316 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#26	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.03L/Yr ($15,220/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S BioEnvironmental EngineeringTOEFL83PTE68₹12.54L/Yr $14,652 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#27	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.29L/Yr ($28,380/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	Master of Science and Technology...GRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.56L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 11+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#28	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.06L/Yr ($29,280/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	M.S Microbiology and Environment...GRE updated320TOEFL80PTE54₹25.06L/Yr $29,280 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#29	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.37L/Yr ($31,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Technology & M...SAT1420IELTS6.5PTE62₹27.37L/Yr $31,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#30	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.22L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.3L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Sciences - Nat...₹11.22L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#31	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.37L/Yr ($28,476/Yr)Living: ₹11.51L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	B.S Coastal Environmental Studie...SAT1335IELTS6.0PTE53₹24.37L/Yr $28,476 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#32	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.15L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Aquatic Environmental Scienc...IELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#33	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 Environmental GeosciencesSAT1245TOEFL70PTE50₹21.39L/Yr $24,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#34	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.12L/Yr ($31,691/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental and Soil Scien...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.22L/Yr $31,798 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#35	Oregon Health & Science University, Portland Oregon, Usa	Tuition: ₹10.81L/Yr ($12,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science & Engi...₹10.81L/Yr $12,630 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#36	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.87L/Yr ($29,060/Yr)Living: ₹8.61L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental EconomicsGRE updated297TOEFL80₹21.89L/Yr $25,578 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#37	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.13L/Yr ($18,842/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental and Sustainabi...Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE58₹16.13L/Yr $18,842 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#38	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 Chemistry: Environmental Che...TOEFL80PTE60₹24.29L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#39	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.92L/Yr ($33,792/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Civil Engineering (Environme...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹28.92L/Yr $33,792 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#40	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.42L/Yr ($43,716/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.S Natural Resources and the En...TOEFL79PTE53₹37.42L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#41	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.24L/Yr ($15,465/Yr)Living: ₹15.02L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.S Civil & Environmental Engine...TOEFL80PTE53₹13.24L/Yr $15,465 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#42	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.85L/Yr ($44,220/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental and Water Reso...GRE updated309IELTS6.5PTE59₹37.85L/Yr $44,220 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#43	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.72L/Yr ($30,046/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Health, Ergono...₹24.24L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 2 years 7+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#44	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 Natural Resources and Enviro...IELTS6.0₹27.63L/Yr $32,276 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#45	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 Environmental Restoration Sc...₹21.31L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#46	University of California, Merced California, Usa	Tuition: ₹24.23L/Yr ($28,308/Yr)Living: ₹14.37L/Yr ($16,790/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Systems₹24.23L/Yr $28,308 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#47	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.38L/Yr ($34,326/Yr)Living: ₹11.38L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental and Sustainabi...Duolingo120IELTS6.5₹29.38L/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
#48	Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla Missouri, Usa79.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.06L/Yr ($8,244/Yr)Living: ₹8.64L/Yr ($10,094/Yr)Admission	M.S Civil, Architectural, and En...GRE updated308TOEFL80PTE59₹7.06L/Yr $8,244 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 527 by QS in 2025
#49	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 Environmental Engineering Sc...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
#50	University of Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.51L/Yr ($23,966/Yr)Living: ₹7.47L/Yr ($8,730/Yr)Admission	M.S Natural Resources and Enviro...₹23.08L/Yr $26,970 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025