Best Materials Science and Engineering 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: ₹40.36L/Yr ($47,160/Yr)Living: ₹26.2L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE68₹52.84L/Yr $61,731 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 3 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of California, Berkeley California, Usa16.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.9L/Yr ($5,721/Yr)Living: ₹17.26L/Yr ($20,168/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Materials Science and Engi...IELTS7.0PTE54₹4.9L/Yr $5,721 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 13 by ARWU in 2022
#3	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.53L/Yr ($57,865/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated317TOEFL100₹48.79L/Yr $57,010 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 8 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.11L/Yr ($56,212/Yr)Living: ₹15.31L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	B.Eng Materials Science and Engi...SAT1560TOEFL100PTE68₹48.11L/Yr $56,212 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 13 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 4.3 Best In Academic California State University Fresno Fresno, California ₹13.77L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Education - Teacher Preparation 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 6.1 Best In Academic University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut ₹11.17L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now Dakota State University Madison, South Dakota ₹9.81L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science 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 Concordia University - Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota ₹21.4L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Accounting 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 7.9 Best In Infrastructure Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida ₹17.28L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri ₹26.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Business Apply Now University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio ₹25.69L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now
#5	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.01L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.68L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated326IELTS7₹10.01L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 7 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.36L/Yr ($45,983/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS7PTE70₹25.25L/Yr $29,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 21 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.81L/Yr ($39,499/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS6.5₹22.72L/Yr $26,542 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.46L/Yr ($30,912/Yr)Living: ₹10.37L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL92PTE61₹26.46L/Yr $30,912 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 7 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.6L/Yr ($62,620/Yr)Living: ₹14.67L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Materials Science and Engi...GRE updated315IELTS7.0₹53.6L/Yr $62,620 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 38 by ARWU in 2022
#10	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.6L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.73L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...SAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.6L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by ARWU in 2022

#11	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.6K/Yr (лв30,194/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated320TOEFL102₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#12	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.81L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated312IELTS6.5₹19.81L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
#13	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 Materials Science and Engine...SAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.02L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#14	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.97L/Yr ($30,339/Yr)Living: ₹13.57L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated317IELTS7PTE54₹21.83L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#15	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.86L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.28L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS6.5PTE68₹50.86L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 2 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 22 by ARWU in 2022
#16	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Materials Science and Engi...GRE updated298TOEFL90₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#17	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.91L/Yr ($32,606/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL79PTE59₹25.56L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#18	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.94L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.27L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL80PTE56₹22.94L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.87L/Yr ($66,450/Yr)Living: ₹9.88L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated311TOEFL100PTE70₹56.87L/Yr $66,450 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#20	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.94L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...ACT21TOEFL79₹33.94L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.8L/Yr ($27,812/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.14L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#22	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.87L/Yr ($36,065/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science and Enginee...GRE updated298IELTS6.5₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#23	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,680/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS6PTE53₹14.28L/Yr $16,680 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#24	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.12L/Yr ($35,187/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Materials Science and Engin...₹28.59L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#25	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.8L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living: ₹9.84L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Material Science and Engin...GRE updated308IELTS6₹25.8L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#26	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 Materials Science and Engine...IELTS6.5PTE54₹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
#27	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.65L/Yr ($39,314/Yr)Living: ₹11.47L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL90₹33.65L/Yr $39,314 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 34 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.24L/Yr ($61,040/Yr)Living: ₹5.59L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...Duolingo115IELTS7PTE61₹52.24L/Yr $61,040 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#29	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.57L/Yr ($25,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.77L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...Duolingo105TOEFL88PTE60₹21.57L/Yr $25,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#30	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.52L/Yr ($15,801/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science and Enginee...TOEFL83PTE68₹12.54L/Yr $14,652 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#31	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.47L/Yr ($28,591/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.56L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 6+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#32	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 Material Science and Enginee...₹11.22L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#33	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.02L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living: ₹11.51L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.02L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#34	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.16L/Yr ($31,731/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.22L/Yr $31,798 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#35	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.4L/Yr ($27,336/Yr)Living: ₹9.72L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science and Enginee...GRE updated298IELTS7₹23.73L/Yr $27,722 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#36	Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.51L/Yr ($39,149/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE63₹25.36L/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
#37	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.55L/Yr ($34,528/Yr)Living: ₹4.99L/Yr ($5,826/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated310IELTS6.5PTE67₹29.55L/Yr $34,528 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#38	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.03L/Yr ($43,259/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Materials Science and Engin...TOEFL79PTE53₹37.42L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#39	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.24L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...₹24.24L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#40	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 Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL79₹29.32L/Yr $34,258 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#41	University of California, Merced California, Usa	Tuition: ₹36.4L/Yr ($42,530/Yr)Living: ₹14.37L/Yr ($16,790/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...₹36.4L/Yr $42,530 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#42	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.66L/Yr ($33,480/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science and Enginee...GMAT500TOEFL80₹28.66L/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
#43	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.14L/Yr ($29,370/Yr)Living: ₹10.55L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated308TOEFL79₹25.14L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#44	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.38L/Yr ($34,326/Yr)Living: ₹11.38L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...Duolingo120IELTS6.5₹29.38L/Yr $34,326 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#45	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 Material Science and Enginee...TOEFL80₹19.23L/Yr $22,466 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#46	Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla Missouri, Usa79.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.06L/Yr ($8,244/Yr)Living: ₹8.64L/Yr ($10,094/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated308TOEFL80PTE59₹7.06L/Yr $8,244 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 527 by QS in 2025
#47	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 Materials Science and Engine...TOEFL88PTE59₹50.16L/Yr $58,600 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#48	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 Physics with Master's in Mat...TOEFL79PTE53₹23.53L/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
#49	Binghamton University, Binghamton New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.69L/Yr ($25,345/Yr)Living: ₹12.48L/Yr ($14,577/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS7PTE65₹21.69L/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
#50	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 Materials Science and Engine...GRE updated310TOEFL79₹17.85L/Yr $20,860 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(2 Users)