Best Forensic Science Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.45L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic ScienceTOEFL80PTE54₹28.45L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#2	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 Biomedical Forensic SciencesGRE updated298TOEFL84₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#3	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 Forensic ScienceGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#4	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 Forensic and Investigative S...IELTS6PTE53₹20.02L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.24L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Baylor University Waco, Texas ₹44.28L 1st Year Fees B.S Environmental Health Science Apply Now Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.51L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now 6.0 Best In Placement University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin ₹21.95L 1st Year Fees M.S Management - Information Technology Management Apply Now Claremont Graduate University Claremont, California ₹50.84L 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science and Analytics Apply Now Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio ₹18.73L 1st Year Fees M.S Computing and Information Systems Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.38L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic California State University Bakersfield, California ₹14.39L 1st Year Fees B.A/B.S Pre-Engineering Apply Now UMass Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts ₹19.25L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now
#5	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.65L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic ScienceSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.65L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#6	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 Chemistry - Forensic Chemist...SAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.42L/Yr $14,506 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#7	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 Media ForensicsDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE58₹16.13L/Yr $18,842 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#8	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.56L/Yr ($42,713/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensics ScienceGRE updated309IELTS6.5PTE59₹40.42L/Yr $47,220 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#9	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 Forensic Science₹21.31L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.23L/Yr ($22,466/Yr)Living: ₹8.36L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic ScienceTOEFL80₹19.23L/Yr $22,466 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Saint Louis University, Saint Louis Missouri, Usa64.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.62L/Yr ($49,800/Yr)Living: ₹9.41L/Yr ($10,996/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹42.62L/Yr $49,800 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.66L/Yr ($42,838/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Biomedical Forensic SciencesIELTS6.5₹27.76L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#13	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.85L/Yr ($16,180/Yr)Living: ₹7.83L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic ScienceDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹13.85L/Yr $16,180 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)
#14	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 Biochemistry - Forensic Scie...SAT1180TOEFL71₹21.65L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#15	Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Oklahoma, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.85L/Yr ($20,860/Yr)Living: ₹7.65L/Yr ($8,940/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic Sciences- Forensic ...GRE updated310TOEFL100₹17.85L/Yr $20,860 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(2 Users)
#16	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.48L/Yr ($21,595/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.21L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	--
#17	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.06L/Yr ($16,432/Yr)Living: ₹3.59L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	M.S Nursing: Forensic NursingTOEFL79PTE53₹14.06L/Yr $16,432 Course duration: 28 months Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#18	University at Albany, Albany New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.44L/Yr ($29,729/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic BiologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.23L/Yr $28,312 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#19	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.88L/Yr ($33,744/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic Science (Concentrat...IELTS7PTE65₹26.17L/Yr $30,574 Course duration: 2 years 7+ More Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of Alabama, Birmingham Alabama, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.02L/Yr ($14,040/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic ScienceGRE updated300TOEFL80PTE59₹12.02L/Yr $14,040 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#21	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 Forensic ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹36.56L/Yr $42,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#22	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 Forensic ScienceACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹35.95L/Yr $42,008 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#23	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 Forensic and Investigative S...₹26.93L/Yr $31,469 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#24	University of Rhode Island, Kingston Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.41L/Yr ($30,862/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemistry and Forensic Chemi...TOEFL79PTE53₹26.41L/Yr $30,862 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#25	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.99L/Yr ($26,862/Yr)Living: ₹9.05L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic and Fraud Examinati...GRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.49L/Yr $27,450 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#26	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.07L/Yr ($16,433/Yr)Living: ₹6.82L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic ScienceTOEFL79PTE42₹12.92L/Yr $15,100 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#27	University of Montana, Missoula Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.35L/Yr ($24,943/Yr)Living: ₹7.86L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemistry - Forensic Chemist...IELTS6.0PTE41₹21.35L/Yr $24,943 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#28	Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa64.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.57L/Yr ($47,400/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,005/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic Toxicology₹40.57L/Yr $47,400 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#29	Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.39L/Yr ($32,000/Yr)Living: ₹10.37L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic NursingIELTS6.0PTE48₹21.66L/Yr $25,312 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#30	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 Forensic Science (Chemistry)₹28.1L/Yr $32,827 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#31	California State University Fresno, Fresno California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.77L/Yr ($16,089/Yr)Living: ₹8.31L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology - Forensic Behav...IELTS5.5PTE44₹13.77L/Yr $16,089 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#32	Hofstra University, Hempstead New York, Usa62.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹67.04L/Yr ($78,323/Yr)Living: ₹12.2L/Yr ($14,250/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic Science₹67.04L/Yr $78,323 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1148 by CWUR in 2022
#33	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 Forensic and Toxicological C...₹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
#34	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 Forensic ScienceTOEFL75PTE56₹9.25L/Yr $10,807 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#35	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 Forensic ScienceIELTS6.0PTE50₹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
#36	Western New England University, Springfield Massachusetts, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.39L/Yr ($34,338/Yr)Living: ₹11.51L/Yr ($13,442/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic ChemistryIELTS6.5PTE58₹29.39L/Yr $34,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#37	Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.2L/Yr ($20,098/Yr)Living: ₹7.86L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	M.S Digital Forensics₹17.2L/Yr $20,098 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#38	Pace University, New York City New York, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.94L/Yr ($44,326/Yr)Living: ₹10.13L/Yr ($11,835/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic ScienceIELTS6.5PTE54₹34.66L/Yr $40,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 400 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Maryville University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.31L/Yr ($26,070/Yr)Living: ₹8.63L/Yr ($10,088/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic ScienceIELTS6.0PTE44₹22.31L/Yr $26,070 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 421 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.25L/Yr ($26,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.09L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemistry - Forensic Chemist...IELTS6.5PTE54₹22.25L/Yr $26,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 870 by CWUR in 2022
#41	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.97L/Yr ($13,990/Yr)Living: ₹12.14L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic ScienceTOEFL61PTE46₹11.97L/Yr $13,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.11L/Yr ($16,482/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,894/Yr)Admission	B.S Biology - Forensic Biology C...IELTS5.5PTE43₹14.11L/Yr $16,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#43	Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers Florida, Usa56.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.79L/Yr ($24,287/Yr)Living: ₹8.28L/Yr ($9,672/Yr)Admission	M.S Forensic Studies₹20.04L/Yr $23,412 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 519 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic ScienceIELTS5.5PTE54₹23.92L/Yr $27,942 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Marymount University, Arlington Virginia, Usa90.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.52L/Yr ($30,990/Yr)Living: ₹10.96L/Yr ($12,805/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic ComputingIELTS6.0PTE54₹26.52L/Yr $30,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#46	Saint Ambrose University, Davenport Iowa, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.99L/Yr ($31,532/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,164/Yr)Admission	B.A Chemistry - ForensicsTOEFL85PTE58₹26.99L/Yr $31,532 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#47	Augusta University, Augusta Georgia, Usa77.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.7L/Yr ($27,686/Yr)Living: ₹7.57L/Yr ($8,850/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic Science₹23.7L/Yr $27,686 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#48	Boise State University, Boise Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.08L/Yr ($23,455/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemistry (with an Emphasis ...IELTS6.5PTE50₹20.08L/Yr $23,455 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#49	University of Findlay, Findlay Ohio, Usa97%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.01L/Yr ($36,236/Yr)Living: ₹8.32L/Yr ($9,720/Yr)Admission	B.A Forensic ScienceTOEFL79PTE50₹31.01L/Yr $36,236 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#50	Wichita State University, Wichita Kansas, Usa86.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.38L/Yr ($16,800/Yr)Living: ₹11.8L/Yr ($13,790/Yr)Admission	B.S Forensic ScienceSAT1090TOEFL72PTE58₹14.38L/Yr $16,800 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1889 by CWUR in 2022