Best Food Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.8L/Yr ($20,800/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Food Science and TechnologyGRE updated310IELTS7.0PTE70₹17.8L/Yr $20,800 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 21 by ARWU in 2022
#2	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Science and Human Nutri...Duolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#3	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 Food SystemsTOEFL79PTE59₹30.25L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 3 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#4	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 Agribusiness: Food MarketingSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges UMass Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts ₹19.25L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer 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 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹32.85L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic Washington State University Pullman, Washington ₹23.07L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Biotechnology Apply Now A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management Riverside, California ₹52.92L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.6 Best In Social Life University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah ₹23.64L 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 7.7 Best In Academic Baylor University Waco, Texas ₹44.28L 1st Year Fees B.S Environmental Health Science Apply Now Drew University Madison, New Jersey ₹33.1L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now
#5	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.93L/Yr ($40,809/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.S Food, Agricultural and Biolo...TOEFL79₹36.91L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.47L/Yr ($37,931/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	B.S Nutrition and Food Science -...ACT30TOEFL80PTE68₹32.47L/Yr $37,931 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.63L/Yr ($38,119/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Agricultural, Food and Resou...GRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.59L/Yr ($33,400/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Energy, Environmental, and F...₹28.59L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.82L/Yr ($25,496/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.A Food ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.62L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.53L/Yr ($28,658/Yr)Living: ₹9.84L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	B.S Food and Resource EconomicsSAT1330IELTS6₹24.53L/Yr $28,658 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022

#11	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
#12	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.42L/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.S Agriculture and Food SystemsSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.42L/Yr $14,506 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#13	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.64L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental and Sustainabi...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.64L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#14	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.09L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.S Food & Nutrition ScienceIELTS6.5PTE55₹16.09L/Yr $18,799 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#15	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.13L/Yr ($31,698/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Science, Science Concen...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.1L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#16	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.07L/Yr ($26,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.72L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Agricultural and Food System...IELTS6.5₹23.07L/Yr $26,950 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.29L/Yr ($28,385/Yr)Living: ₹7.31L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Science - AGLSSAT1340IELTS5.5PTE48₹24.29L/Yr $28,385 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 470 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.87L/Yr ($30,220/Yr)Living: ₹8.61L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Industry Marketing and ...SAT1420IELTS6.5₹25.87L/Yr $30,220 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.82L/Yr ($30,161/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and Nutrition -...₹24.24L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#20	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 Food Science & Technology₹21.31L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.93L/Yr ($32,630/Yr)Living: ₹10.55L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.S Animal and Food ScienceGRE updated300TOEFL79₹25.14L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#22	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 Food StudiesDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.02L/Yr $58,440 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#23	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹513.54/Yr ($6/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.S Food and Nutrition SciencesGRE updated300TOEFL80₹513.54/Yr $6 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#24	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.26L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.16L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.S Agricultural, Food and Life ...TOEFL79PTE58₹24.26L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.8/10(1 User)
#25	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.63L/Yr ($20,597/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science, Nutrition, and...GRE updated320TOEFL84₹11.6L/Yr $13,552 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	--
#26	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.12L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.75L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Science and Technology₹20.12L/Yr $23,508 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.5/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 296 by US News in 2024
#27	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.27L/Yr ($28,358/Yr)Living: ₹7.92L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	B.S Food and NutritionIELTS5.5PTE48₹24.27L/Yr $28,358 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#28	The New School, New York City New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.42L/Yr ($51,900/Yr)Living: ₹15.92L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Studies₹44.42L/Yr $51,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#29	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.64L/Yr ($20,614/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Service Operations and ...IELTS6.0PTE48₹17.63L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#30	Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Georgia, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.67L/Yr ($45,176/Yr)Living: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,650/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Nutrition and Food Scien...₹38.67L/Yr $45,176 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 562 by FORBES in 2019
#31	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.72L/Yr ($30,053/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Nutrition, Foods and E...GRE updated310IELTS7.5PTE53₹25.02L/Yr $29,238 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#32	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.35L/Yr ($33,120/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Science and Human Nutri...IELTS6PTE44₹28.35L/Yr $33,120 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#33	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 Nutrition and FoodsTOEFL79PTE47₹22.25L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#34	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.78L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	M.A Nutrition and Food ScienceGRE updated294TOEFL79₹4.78L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#35	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.21L/Yr ($16,605/Yr)Living: ₹2.42L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Horticulture emphasis: Urban...TOEFL79PTE58₹9.85L/Yr $11,508 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#36	University of Mississippi, University Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.51L/Yr ($26,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission	M.S Food and Nutrition ServicesTOEFL79PTE53₹22.51L/Yr $26,294 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#37	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.2L/Yr ($44,633/Yr)Living: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	M.S Nutrition and Food SciencesTOEFL79PTE59₹50.42L/Yr $58,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--
#38	University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.85L/Yr ($41,887/Yr)Living: ₹10.29L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Systems₹35.33L/Yr $41,280 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#39	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 Environmental Science: Food ...IELTS6.5PTE53₹36.56L/Yr $42,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#40	University of Wyoming, Laramie Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.27L/Yr ($15,500/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Nutrition and Food₹13.27L/Yr $15,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)
#41	Utah State University, Logan Utah, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.15L/Yr ($28,214/Yr)Living: ₹6.06L/Yr ($7,080/Yr)Admission	M.S International Food and Agrib...₹24.67L/Yr $28,821 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#42	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.74L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living: ₹9.05L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Nutrition and FoodsIELTS6.5PTE53₹22.74L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#43	University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.88L/Yr ($26,736/Yr)Living: ₹7.42L/Yr ($8,670/Yr)Admission	B.S Sustainable Food SystemsTOEFL79PTE58₹22.88L/Yr $26,736 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)
#44	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7L/Yr ($8,174/Yr)Admission	B.S Foods and NutritionIELTS6.0PTE54₹7L/Yr $8,174 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#45	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,522/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	B.S Nutrition and Dietetics, Con...IELTS6.0PTE54₹6.44L/Yr $7,522 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#46	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.64L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.82L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	B.S Nutrition, Dietetics and Foo...TOEFL79PTE42₹14.64L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#47	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,720/Yr)Living: ₹11.43L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Science and Technology ...TOEFL80PTE53₹15.17L/Yr $17,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#48	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 Food Industry ManagementIELTS6.5PTE56₹23.6L/Yr $27,574 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#49	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.S Dietetics and Food Administr...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.7L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Simmons University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.18L/Yr ($43,440/Yr)Admission	B.S Nutrition and FoodIELTS6.5PTE60₹37.18L/Yr $43,440 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 350 by FORBES in 2019