Best Geology Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.3K/Yr (лв30,890/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.78L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	B.S Geosystems Engineering and H...SAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.78L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
#3	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 GeologySAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.02L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#4	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.65L/Yr ($62,680/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	B.S Geology-ChemistryDuolingo125TOEFL90₹53.65L/Yr $62,680 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, Tennessee ₹14.71L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Communications Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹32.85L 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 8.0 Best In Academic Boston College Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts ₹50.52L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania ₹37.77L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now 6.3 Best In Placement Hofstra University Hempstead, New York ₹67.04L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Mercer University Macon, Georgia ₹11.74L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 7.3 Best In Faculty Wright State University Dayton, Ohio ₹25.57L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 9.2 Best In Academic Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington ₹36.26L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	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 Earth and Planetary Sciences...IELTS6.0₹50.86L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 22 by ARWU in 2022
#6	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 Geology and GeophysicsSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#7	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.S GeologyGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.14L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#8	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 GeologyIELTS6PTE53₹20.02L/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.02L/Yr ($38,582/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S GeologyDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.02L/Yr $38,582 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.72L/Yr ($34,728/Yr)Living: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE54₹29.72L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025

#11	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.72L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Geosciences: Geology Emphasi...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.72L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 28 months Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.42L/Yr ($15,680/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental GeologyTOEFL83PTE68₹12.9L/Yr $15,072 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#13	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.62L/Yr ($28,763/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.56L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#14	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.S Geology₹11.22L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#15	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 GeologySAT1335IELTS6.0PTE53₹24.37L/Yr $28,476 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#16	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 GeologyIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#17	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.55L/Yr ($19,342/Yr)Living: ₹8.8L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE60₹16.55L/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#18	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.93L/Yr ($41,976/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹41.8L/Yr $48,840 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.86L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living: ₹10.48L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences - GeologyGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.86L/Yr $30,216 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#20	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 Natural Sciences - Geology E...₹26.6L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.32L/Yr ($34,258/Yr)Living: ₹11.01L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹29.32L/Yr $34,258 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#22	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 Geology₹21.31L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#23	Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla Missouri, Usa79.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.43L/Yr ($19,193/Yr)Living: ₹8.64L/Yr ($10,094/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology and GeophysicsGRE updated308TOEFL80PTE59₹7.06L/Yr $8,244 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 527 by QS in 2025
#24	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy New York, Usa44.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.16L/Yr ($58,600/Yr)Living: ₹12.8L/Yr ($14,960/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL88PTE59₹50.16L/Yr $58,600 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#25	University of Texas, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.53L/Yr ($27,494/Yr)Living: ₹7.64L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	B.S Geology - ProfessionalTOEFL79PTE53₹23.53L/Yr $27,494 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#26	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.52L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.S Geological Sciences - Enviro...ACT25TOEFL70₹19.52L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#27	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.35L/Yr ($17,936/Yr)Living: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	B.S GeologyIELTS6PTE48₹15.35L/Yr $17,936 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois, Usa51.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.99L/Yr ($21,023/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,880/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE53₹10.85L/Yr $12,676 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#29	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.6L/Yr ($26,408/Yr)Living: ₹9.16L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE58₹24.26L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(1 User)
#30	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.95L/Yr ($25,644/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	B.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE44₹21.95L/Yr $25,644 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#31	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.65L/Yr ($24,122/Yr)Living: ₹7.83L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	B.S Geosciences - Concentration ...IELTS6.5PTE60₹20.65L/Yr $24,122 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)
#32	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 Professional GeologySAT1180TOEFL71₹21.65L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	--
#33	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.93L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.32L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	B.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE59₹26.93L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#34	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.21L/Yr ($30,617/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.21L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#35	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 GeologyIELTS6.0PTE48₹17.63L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#36	Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.46L/Yr ($20,400/Yr)Living: ₹8.33L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission	B.S GeologySAT1190TOEFL79PTE68₹17.46L/Yr $20,400 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#37	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.S Geology₹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
#38	College of Charleston, Charleston South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.09L/Yr ($63,200/Yr)Living: ₹10.31L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission	B.S Geology₹54.09L/Yr $63,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1648 by CWUR in 2022
#39	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.04L/Yr ($35,100/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology and GeophysicsIELTS6PTE44₹31.74L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	--
#40	Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado, Usa40.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.89L/Yr ($36,091/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,897/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹31.94L/Yr $37,314 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by QS in 2025 Ranked 76 by US News in 2024
#41	Tulane University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.79L/Yr ($62,844/Yr)Living: ₹12.44L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission	B.S Geology₹53.79L/Yr $62,844 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#42	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.45L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE59₹20.45L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#43	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.02L/Yr ($25,731/Yr)Living: ₹8.55L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47₹21.8L/Yr $25,470 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#44	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.5L/Yr ($23,949/Yr)Living: ₹9.06L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated320TOEFL79₹17.87L/Yr $20,877 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	--
#45	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.S Environmental Science and Ge...GRE updated294TOEFL79₹4.78L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#46	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,508/Yr)Living: ₹2.42L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE58₹9.85L/Yr $11,508 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#47	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.64L/Yr ($39,300/Yr)Living: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL79PTE59₹50.42L/Yr $58,904 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	--
#48	Michigan Technological University, Houghton Michigan, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.78L/Yr ($31,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.97L/Yr ($10,477/Yr)Admission	M.S Geology₹19.97L/Yr $23,332 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#49	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.1L/Yr ($16,471/Yr)Living: ₹4.33L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹14.1L/Yr $16,471 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#50	Clemson University, Clemson South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.43L/Yr ($39,064/Yr)Living: ₹8.21L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission	B.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE54₹33.43L/Yr $39,064 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022