Best Policy Studies Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.46L/Yr ($57,789/Yr)Living: ₹15.75L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	M.S Computational Analysis and P...TOEFL100PTE54₹49.46L/Yr $57,789 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 27 by ARWU in 2022
#2	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.79L/Yr ($57,010/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Sciences and P...GRE updated317TOEFL100₹48.79L/Yr $57,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 8 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.07L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living: ₹15.31L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy ResearchGRE updated324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.07L/Yr $32,796 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 13 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.9L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Industrial Ecology - Environ...IELTS6.5₹44.9L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 6.7 Best In Social Life Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia ₹32.85L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now University of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri ₹25.11L 1st Year Fees B.S Criminology and Criminal Justice Apply Now Tiffin University Tiffin, Ohio ₹10.78L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Data Analytics Apply Now 8.5 Best In Academic American University Washington, District of Columbia ₹24.22L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now University of Illinois Springfield, Illinois ₹9.34L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.6 Best In Social Life University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada ₹20.04L 1st Year Fees M.Eng Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of Massachusetts North Dartmouth, Massachusetts ₹13.02L 1st Year Fees M.S Healthcare Management Apply Now University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania ₹37.77L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.72L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi ₹11.6L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now
#5	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.51L/Yr ($48,500/Yr)Living: ₹11.8L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Care Policy and Manag...₹41.51L/Yr $48,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.97L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.37L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.S Climate Science and PolicyACT34TOEFL92₹33.97L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 7 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.35L/Yr ($63,500/Yr)Living: ₹14.67L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	M.A Bioethics and Science PolicyGRE 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
#8	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.S Policy, International Trade ...Duolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.97L/Yr ($50,206/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Public Policy and Data Scien...GRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹31.62L/Yr $36,944 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.98L/Yr ($36,197/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Services Research, Po...TOEFL79PTE59₹37.13L/Yr $43,378 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022

#11	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 Environmental Policy and Dec...ACT21TOEFL79₹33.94L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.38L/Yr ($39,000/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Bioscience and Health PolicyTOEFL90₹33.38L/Yr $39,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 44 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.88L/Yr ($36,081/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy and Administra...₹28.59L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#14	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Promotion and PolicyIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.62L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#15	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.53L/Yr ($56,700/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Education Policy₹48.53L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.8L/Yr ($18,464/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.S Water, Society and Policy₹14.29L/Yr $16,700 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Georgetown University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa16.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.96L/Yr ($61,872/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,638/Yr)Admission	B.S Health Care Management and P...IELTS7₹52.96L/Yr $61,872 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#18	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.73L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.S Ecosystem Science and PolicyACT30IELTS6.5₹49.73L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#19	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.44L/Yr ($23,880/Yr)Living: ₹8.94L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy₹26.97L/Yr $31,511 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#20	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.38L/Yr ($29,649/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Outcomes, Policy and ...TOEFL83PTE68₹36.81L/Yr $43,010 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.94L/Yr ($29,145/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development and Social...GRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.56L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#22	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.24L/Yr ($40,000/Yr)Living: ₹12.1L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	M.S Cybersecurity Policy & Gover...GRE updated310IELTS6.5₹34.24L/Yr $40,000 Course duration: 15 months Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#23	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.15L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Education Policy and Evaluat...IELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#24	Brandeis University, Waltham Massachusetts, Usa33.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.83L/Yr ($61,724/Yr)Living: ₹12.76L/Yr ($14,906/Yr)Admission	B.A Health: Science, Society and...₹52.83L/Yr $61,724 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#25	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.85L/Yr ($44,220/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Po...GRE updated309IELTS6.5PTE59₹37.85L/Yr $44,220 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#26	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 Water Science and PolicyGRE updated308TOEFL79₹25.14L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#27	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 Environmental and Sustainabi...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
#28	University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.69L/Yr ($41,698/Yr)Living: ₹2.55L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Policy₹35.69L/Yr $41,698 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#29	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 Health Care Administration a...IELTS6.5PTE44₹21.95L/Yr $25,644 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)
#30	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 Agribusiness - Policy and La...SAT1180TOEFL71₹21.65L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#31	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.93L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.32L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	M.A Economics (Arts & Sciences, ...TOEFL79PTE59₹26.93L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#32	The New School, New York City New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.02L/Yr ($33,900/Yr)Living: ₹15.92L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission	M.S Public and Urban Policy₹29.02L/Yr $33,900 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#33	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.42L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	B.S Water- Resources, Policy, an...SAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.42L/Yr $30,867 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#34	Tulane University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.59L/Yr ($20,550/Yr)Living: ₹12.44L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy₹17.59L/Yr $20,550 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#35	University at Albany, Albany New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.23L/Yr ($28,312/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission	M.S Biodiversity, Conservation a...GMAT550IELTS6.5₹24.23L/Yr $28,312 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#36	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.47L/Yr ($34,430/Yr)Living: ₹9.64L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	B.S Health Management and PolicySAT1175TOEFL80PTE59₹29.47L/Yr $34,430 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)
#37	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.47L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.34L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental and Conservati...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.47L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#38	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.37L/Yr ($54,176/Yr)Living: ₹10.84L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Science, Technology and Publ...TOEFL88PTE60₹46.37L/Yr $54,176 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#39	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.56L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living: ₹3.24L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	M.S Leadership and Policy Studie...₹14.56L/Yr $17,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#40	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.38L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	B.S Policy and LeadershipIELTS6.0PTE49₹18.38L/Yr $21,474 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#41	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 Law and PolicyGRE updated297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.12L/Yr $42,197 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#42	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Science and Po...IELTS6.5PTE46₹14.7L/Yr $17,180 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska, Usa70.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.7L/Yr ($38,200/Yr)Living: ₹9.16L/Yr ($10,702/Yr)Admission	B.S Health Administration and Po...IELTS6.5PTE49₹32.7L/Yr $38,200 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1004 by CWUR in 2022
#44	Chapman University, Orange California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.6L/Yr ($60,288/Yr)Living: ₹12.76L/Yr ($14,910/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Science and Po...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE46₹51.6L/Yr $60,288 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1644 by CWUR in 2022
#45	University of North Carolina, Wilmington North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.96L/Yr ($22,153/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Coastal and Ocean PolicyIELTS7PTE54₹18.96L/Yr $22,153 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1615 by CWUR in 2022
#46	University of North Dakota, Grand Forks North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.06L/Yr ($23,435/Yr)Living: ₹7.32L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth System Science & Polic...IELTS6.0PTE50₹20.06L/Yr $23,435 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022
#47	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
#48	Concordia University - Wisconsin, Mequon Wisconsin, Usa66.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.48L/Yr ($21,593/Yr)Living: ₹9.01L/Yr ($10,530/Yr)Admission	B.S Justice and Public Policy₹18.48L/Yr $21,593 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#49	Boise State University, Boise Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.18L/Yr ($23,583/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science (with an E...IELTS6.5PTE50₹20.18L/Yr $23,583 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#50	University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.4L/Yr ($21,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.4L/Yr ($10,980/Yr)Admission	B.S Economics - Environmental Po...IELTS6.5PTE40₹18.4L/Yr $21,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 534 by FORBES in 2019