Best Materials Science and Engineering Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.44L/Yr ($57,865/Yr)Living: ₹15.07L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE317TOEFL100₹48.71L/Yr $57,010 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 8 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.65L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE326IELTS7₹10L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 7 by ARWU in 2022
#3	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.29L/Yr ($45,983/Yr)Living: ₹9.09L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS7PTE70₹25.2L/Yr $29,500 Course duration: 2 years 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: ₹33.75L/Yr ($39,499/Yr)Living: ₹10.28L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS6.5₹22.68L/Yr $26,542 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, New Hampshire ₹8.2L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic second name testing Baltimore, Maryland ₹50.17L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.7 Best In Faculty University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts ₹31.17L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic California State University-northridge Northridge, California ₹46.64L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.1 Best In Social Life University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina ₹28.65L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.5L/Yr ($62,620/Yr)Living: ₹14.64L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE315IELTS7.0₹53.5L/Yr $62,620 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 38 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.47L/Yr ($41,518/Yr)Living: ₹13.71L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science and Enginee...IELTS7.0₹35.41L/Yr $41,442 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.78L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.5L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE312IELTS6.5₹19.78L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.95L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.79L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...SAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹40.95L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.92L/Yr ($30,339/Yr)Living: ₹13.54L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.79L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.08L/Yr ($31,692/Yr)Living: ₹8.42L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL79PTE59₹25.52L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.9L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.25L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL80PTE56₹22.9L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.15L/Yr ($42,309/Yr)Living: ₹11.93L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science and Enginee...TOEFL79₹37.28L/Yr $43,638 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#13	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.76L/Yr ($27,812/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.12L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#14	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.81L/Yr ($36,065/Yr)Living: ₹9.12L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science and Enginee...GRE298IELTS6.5₹25.55L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#15	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.25L/Yr ($16,680/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS6PTE53₹14.25L/Yr $16,680 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.67L/Yr ($34,728/Yr)Living: ₹11.96L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS6.5PTE54₹29.67L/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.79L/Yr ($55,939/Yr)Living: ₹5.58L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science and Enginee...IELTS7PTE61₹43.44L/Yr $50,838 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#18	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.11L/Yr ($31,731/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.17L/Yr $31,798 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.59L/Yr ($29,953/Yr)Living: ₹7.3L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL79PTE53₹25.59L/Yr $29,953 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#20	Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.45L/Yr ($39,149/Yr)Living: ₹11.6L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE63₹25.31L/Yr $29,628 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#21	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.19L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living: ₹10.23L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...₹24.19L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#22	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.27L/Yr ($34,258/Yr)Living: ₹10.99L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL79₹29.27L/Yr $34,258 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#23	University of California, Merced California, Usa	Tuition: ₹36.34L/Yr ($42,530/Yr)Living: ₹14.35L/Yr ($16,790/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...₹36.34L/Yr $42,530 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#24	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.61L/Yr ($33,480/Yr)Living: ₹9.3L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science and Enginee...GMAT500TOEFL80₹28.61L/Yr $33,480 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#25	University of Texas, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.49L/Yr ($27,494/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics with Master's in Mat...TOEFL79PTE53₹23.49L/Yr $27,494 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#26	Binghamton University, Binghamton New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.65L/Yr ($25,345/Yr)Living: ₹12.45L/Yr ($14,577/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS7PTE65₹21.65L/Yr $25,345 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025