Best Materials Science 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	California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California, Usa8.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.15L/Yr ($57,422/Yr)Living: ₹12.66L/Yr ($14,796/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials Science₹48.24L/Yr $56,364 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 19 by ARWU in 2022
#3	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
#4	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
Partner Colleges 6.9 Best In Placement Pace University New York City, New York ₹41.21L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.3 Best In Academic Sacred Heart University Fairfield, Connecticut ₹25.29L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.33L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now 6.0 Best In Academic Suffolk University Boston, Massachusetts ₹42.06L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 7.7 Best In Placement Lesley University Cambridge, Massachusetts ₹27.29L 1st Year Fees B.S Business Management Apply Now 9.3 Best In Social Life Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan ₹17.76L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now 8.3 Best In Social Life University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri ₹28.17L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Education Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.16L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 6.5 Best In Infrastructure University of Colorado Denver, Colorado ₹16.13L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	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
#6	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
#7	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
#8	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
#9	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
#10	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 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 38 by ARWU in 2022

#11	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 1 More Program	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by ARWU in 2022
#12	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
#13	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
#14	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
#15	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
#16	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
#17	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.38L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.S Material Science₹26.38L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 14 by ARWU in 2022
#18	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41L/Yr ($47,897/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Materials ScienceGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹27.67L/Yr $32,326 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#19	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
#20	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
#21	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.62L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.Eng Materials Science Engineer...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#22	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.85L/Yr ($34,878/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 1 More Program	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#23	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
#24	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
#25	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
#26	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.14L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...SAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.14L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#27	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
#28	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.3L/Yr ($54,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and NanoEn...SAT1480TOEFL90₹46.3L/Yr $54,100 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 44 by ARWU in 2022
#29	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
#30	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
#31	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
#32	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
#33	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.7L/Yr ($20,678/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science & Engineer...TOEFL70PTE53₹17.7L/Yr $20,678 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#34	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
#35	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
#36	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.51L/Yr ($16,950/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...SAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹14.51L/Yr $16,950 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#37	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
#38	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.37L/Yr ($31,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science & Engineer...SAT1420IELTS6.5PTE62₹27.37L/Yr $31,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#39	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
#40	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
#41	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
#42	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.07L/Yr ($26,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.72L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Materials Science and Engine...IELTS6.5₹23.07L/Yr $26,950 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#43	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
#44	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
#45	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
#46	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
#47	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
#48	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
#49	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
#50	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