Best Marine Studies 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 - Marine BiologyDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE68₹52.84L/Yr $61,731 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 3 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.1L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living: ₹14.67L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Science ConservationSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹55.1L/Yr $64,380 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 38 by ARWU in 2022
#3	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 Biology - Marine ScienceSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.78L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
#4	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 Marine and Coastal Science -...SAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.02L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio ₹25.69L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi ₹11.6L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut ₹40.73L 1st Year Fees B.S Behavioral Neuroscience Apply Now University of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri ₹25.11L 1st Year Fees B.S Criminology and Criminal Justice Apply Now Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida ₹17.46L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.3 Best In Academic Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan ₹17.46L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now 6.1 Best In Academic University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut ₹11.17L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.24L 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 6.2 Best In Academic Simmons University Boston, Massachusetts ₹37.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now
#5	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 Ecology, Evolution, and Mari...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
#6	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.A Marine ScienceSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.15L/Yr ($57,420/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Ocean Sciences - Marine Biog...TOEFL80₹35.59L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years 11+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.94L/Yr ($16,287/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Marine Biology/Biologica...SAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹13.94L/Yr $16,287 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#9	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.39L/Yr ($31,999/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine, Earth and Atmospheri...₹27.4L/Yr $32,018 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#10	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 Marine Vertebrate BiologySAT1335IELTS6.0PTE53₹24.37L/Yr $28,476 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.63L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	B.A Marine SciencesSAT1315TOEFL79₹36.63L/Yr $42,802 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#12	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 Marine Science - BiologyTOEFL79PTE59₹26.93L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.62L/Yr ($17,084/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine and Aquatic BiologyIELTS6.5PTE46₹14.62L/Yr $17,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#14	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.11L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living: ₹4.33L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	B.S Fisheries, Aquaculture, and ...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.11L/Yr $16,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#15	University of Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.23L/Yr ($36,485/Yr)Living: ₹16.08L/Yr ($18,790/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine Science and Technolog...TOEFL79PTE53₹31.23L/Yr $36,485 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#16	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 Marine AffairsTOEFL79PTE53₹26.41L/Yr $30,862 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)
#17	University of South Alabama, Mobile Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.03L/Yr ($28,080/Yr)Living: ₹6.41L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine ConservationTOEFL71PTE48₹24.03L/Yr $28,080 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#18	Seattle University, Seattle Washington, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.08L/Yr ($50,328/Yr)Living: ₹10.33L/Yr ($12,072/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine and Conservation Biol...TOEFL68PTE48₹43.08L/Yr $50,328 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#19	Western Washington University, Bellingham Washington, Usa83.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.24L/Yr ($23,648/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,971/Yr)Admission	M.S Biology - Marine and Estuari...₹19.31L/Yr $22,556 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1628 by CWUR in 2022
#20	Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.12L/Yr ($42,197/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine Environmental Science...GRE updated297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.12L/Yr $42,197 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#21	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.08L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹13.39L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	B.S Biological Science - Marine ...TOEFL95PTE58₹15.08L/Yr $17,622 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#22	Stockton University, Galloway New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.79L/Yr ($18,450/Yr)Living: ₹4.68L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Science - Oceanograph...₹15.79L/Yr $18,450 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#23	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.98L/Yr ($19,839/Yr)Living: ₹12.37L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine Biology and Coastal S...TOEFL83PTE48₹16.19L/Yr $18,920 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#24	University of North Carolina, Wilmington North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.97L/Yr ($22,164/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Biology - Marine Cons...IELTS7PTE54₹18.97L/Yr $22,164 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1615 by CWUR in 2022
#25	University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth Massachusetts, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.01L/Yr ($15,206/Yr)Living: ₹11.07L/Yr ($12,936/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine Science and Technolog...IELTS6.5PTE75₹13.01L/Yr $15,206 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1593 by CWUR in 2022
#26	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 Biology - Marine Science Con...₹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
#27	University of Maine, Orono Maine, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.57L/Yr ($27,544/Yr)Living: ₹8.68L/Yr ($10,136/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine PolicyIELTS6.0PTE53₹23.57L/Yr $27,544 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne Florida, Usa61.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.96L/Yr ($37,345/Yr)Living: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,610/Yr)Admission	M.S Biological Science-Marine Bi...Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE58₹31.87L/Yr $37,230 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 269 by US News in 2024 Ranked 978 by CWUR in 2022
#29	University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.31L/Yr ($12,044/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,631/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Geology₹10.31L/Yr $12,044 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1425 by CWUR in 2022
#30	University of Maryland - Eastern Shore, Princess Anne Maryland, Usa39%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.16L/Yr ($14,208/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,623/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Marine Estuarine Environmen...₹12.16L/Yr $14,208 Course duration: 3 years Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024
#31	Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach Florida, Usa93.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.52L/Yr ($30,990/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,660/Yr)Admission	B.S Biology - Marine Biology₹26.52L/Yr $30,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#32	Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹30.14L/Yr ($35,220/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,195/Yr)Admission	M.S Coastal and Marine System Sc...TOEFL80PTE53₹30.14L/Yr $35,220 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#33	Barry University, Miami Shores Florida, Usa61.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.42L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.5L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission	B.S Biology - Marine Biology₹25.42L/Yr $29,700 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#34	University of New Orleans, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.95L/Yr ($27,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.05L/Yr ($10,575/Yr)Admission	B.S Naval Architecture and Marin...TOEFL79PTE58₹23.95L/Yr $27,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1633 by CWUR in 2022
#35	San Jose State University, San Jose California, Usa55.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.43L/Yr ($21,532/Yr)Living: ₹10.82L/Yr ($12,641/Yr)Admission	B.S Biological Science - Marine ...TOEFL80PTE44₹18.43L/Yr $21,532 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1362 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 295 by FORBES in 2019
#36	Gettysburg College, Gettysburg Pennsylvania, Usa42.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.63L/Yr ($54,480/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,570/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Studies - Mari...IELTS7PTE60₹46.63L/Yr $54,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 138 by FORBES in 2019
#37	Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay Massachusetts, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.02L/Yr ($25,725/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,306/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Engineering₹22.02L/Yr $25,725 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 284 by FORBES in 2019
#38	SUNY Maritime College, Bronx New York, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.42L/Yr ($18,018/Yr)Living: ₹10.39L/Yr ($12,134/Yr)Admission	B.Eng Marine EngineeringTOEFL79₹15.42L/Yr $18,018 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 333 by FORBES in 2019
#39	University of Tampa, Tampa Florida, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.77L/Yr ($31,274/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Science - Biology₹26.77L/Yr $31,274 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 433 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Stetson University, DeLand Florida, Usa65.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.09L/Yr ($45,670/Yr)Living: ₹10.86L/Yr ($12,684/Yr)Admission	B.S Aquatic and Marine Biology₹39.09L/Yr $45,670 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 439 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck New Jersey, Usa77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.43L/Yr ($44,902/Yr)Living: ₹11.2L/Yr ($13,086/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Biology - Environment...IELTS6PTE53₹38.43L/Yr $44,902 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 546 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage Alaska, Usa55.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.42L/Yr ($20,350/Yr)Living: ₹6.76L/Yr ($7,900/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine and Environmental Sci...₹17.42L/Yr $20,350 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#43	Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau Missouri, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.34L/Yr ($15,585/Yr)Living: ₹7.46L/Yr ($8,715/Yr)Admission	B.S Biology - Marine BiologyIELTS5.5PTE45₹13.34L/Yr $15,585 Course duration: 4 years Programs	4.8/10(1 User)
#44	University of Wisconsin, Whitewater Wisconsin, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.95L/Yr ($16,304/Yr)Living: ₹5.51L/Yr ($6,442/Yr)Admission	B.S Biology - Marine Biology and...IELTS6.0PTE48₹13.95L/Yr $16,304 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)
#45	Texas A&M University, Galveston Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹10.37L/Yr ($12,120/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Engineering Technolog...IELTS6.0PTE53₹10.37L/Yr $12,120 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#46	Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville Alabama, Usa53.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.64L/Yr ($19,440/Yr)Living: ₹6.76L/Yr ($7,898/Yr)Admission	B.S Biology - Marine BiologyIELTS5.5PTE45₹16.64L/Yr $19,440 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#47	Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison New Jersey, Usa79.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.43L/Yr ($44,902/Yr)Living: ₹11.24L/Yr ($13,130/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Biology - Environment...IELTS6PTE53₹38.43L/Yr $44,902 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(1 User)
#48	Salem State University, Salem Massachusetts, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.23L/Yr ($18,961/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	B.S Geological Sciences, Marine ...IELTS5.5PTE49₹16.23L/Yr $18,961 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	--
#49	Nicholls State University, Thibodaux Louisiana, Usa82.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.64L/Yr ($13,598/Yr)Living: ₹7.95L/Yr ($9,288/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine and Environmental Bio...₹11.64L/Yr $13,598 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)
#50	Monmouth University, West Long Branch New Jersey, Usa77.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.04L/Yr ($37,438/Yr)Living: ₹11.51L/Yr ($13,451/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine and Environmental Bio...IELTS6PTE55₹32.04L/Yr $37,438 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--

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Stanford University, Stanford

Duke University, Durham

University of Texas, Austin

University of California, Davis

Partner Colleges

University of California, Santa Barbara

Boston University, Boston

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick

North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook

University of Connecticut, Storrs

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

Auburn University, Auburn

University of Massachusetts, Boston

University of Rhode Island, Kingston

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Seattle University, Seattle

Western Washington University, Bellingham

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale

California State University, Fullerton

Stockton University, Galloway

Montclair State University, Montclair

University of North Carolina, Wilmington

University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth

West Chester University, West Chester

University of Maine, Orono

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg

University of Maryland - Eastern Shore, Princess Anne

Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach

Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

Barry University, Miami Shores

University of New Orleans, New Orleans

San Jose State University, San Jose

Gettysburg College, Gettysburg

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay

SUNY Maritime College, Bronx

University of Tampa, Tampa

Stetson University, DeLand

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck

Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

Texas A&M University, Galveston

Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison

Salem State University, Salem

Nicholls State University, Thibodaux

Monmouth University, West Long Branch

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