Best Political Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.95L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.79L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public S...SAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹40.95L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.77L/Yr ($13,779/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science in Urban P...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.77L/Yr $13,779 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.05L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science, Internati...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.05L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#4	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.25L/Yr ($28,385/Yr)Living: ₹7.3L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	B.A Political ScienceSAT1340IELTS5.5PTE48₹24.25L/Yr $28,385 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
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#5	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.56L/Yr ($31,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.23L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science, Global Po...₹26.56L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.44L/Yr ($19,245/Yr)Living: ₹7.9L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science EducationIELTS5.5PTE48₹16.44L/Yr $19,245 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.88L/Yr ($25,613/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Secondar...IELTS6.0PTE48₹21.88L/Yr $25,613 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#8	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.96L/Yr ($42,090/Yr)Living: ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	B.A International Studies - Poli...₹35.96L/Yr $42,090 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#9	Clemson University, Clemson South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.38L/Yr ($39,064/Yr)Living: ₹8.2L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political ScienceTOEFL80PTE54₹33.38L/Yr $39,064 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#10	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.44L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.33L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (Public Po...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.44L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)

#11	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.7L/Yr ($26,568/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science: Internati...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.7L/Yr $26,568 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)
#12	Western Washington University, Bellingham Washington, Usa83.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.14L/Yr ($24,739/Yr)Living: ₹9.37L/Yr ($10,971/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Social S...₹21.14L/Yr $24,739 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1628 by CWUR in 2022
#13	University of Montana, Missoula Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.31L/Yr ($24,943/Yr)Living: ₹7.84L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public L...IELTS6.0PTE41₹21.31L/Yr $24,943 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#14	Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.86L/Yr ($50,160/Yr)Living: ₹10.56L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science, Internati...IELTS6.0PTE53₹42.86L/Yr $50,160 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 98 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1491 by CWUR in 2022
#15	Stockton University, Galloway New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.76L/Yr ($18,450/Yr)Living: ₹4.67L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science with Educa...₹15.76L/Yr $18,450 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#16	Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.74L/Yr ($20,758/Yr)Living: ₹12.35L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science Major with...TOEFL83PTE48₹17.74L/Yr $20,758 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#17	University of North Florida, Jacksonville Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.76L/Yr ($31,320/Yr)Living: ₹8.35L/Yr ($9,772/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public L...₹26.76L/Yr $31,320 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022
#18	Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville Tennessee, Usa67.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.68L/Yr ($17,186/Yr)Living: ₹8.03L/Yr ($9,400/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science - Internat...TOEFL80PTE52₹14.68L/Yr $17,186 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 486 by FORBES in 2019
#19	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Living: ₹7.34L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science / Publ...TOEFL79PTE50₹12.41L/Yr $14,522 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#20	University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Wisconsin, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.19L/Yr ($17,776/Yr)Living: ₹5.3L/Yr ($6,206/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science - Educatio...IELTS54PTE54₹15.19L/Yr $17,776 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 334 by FORBES in 2019
#21	Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.21L/Yr ($26,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Science - Publ...IELTS6.5PTE54₹22.21L/Yr $26,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 870 by CWUR in 2022
#22	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,990/Yr)Living: ₹12.12L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public A...TOEFL61PTE46₹11.95L/Yr $13,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#23	South Dakota State University, Brookings South Dakota, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.31L/Yr ($13,235/Yr)Living: ₹7.32L/Yr ($8,563/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (BA)IELTS6.0PTE46₹11.31L/Yr $13,235 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#24	Aurora University, Aurora Illinois, Usa77.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.51L/Yr ($24,000/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,636/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science and Public...₹20.51L/Yr $24,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 303 by US News in 2024 Ranked 598 by FORBES in 2019
#25	Ferris State University, Big Rapids Michigan, Usa77.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.08L/Yr ($16,482/Yr)Living: ₹8.45L/Yr ($9,894/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science EducationIELTS5.5PTE43₹14.08L/Yr $16,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#26	Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana Pennsylvania, Usa92%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.45L/Yr ($23,940/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,328/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science- Internati...₹20.45L/Yr $23,940 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 617 by FORBES in 2019
#27	Boise State University, Boise Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.14L/Yr ($23,568/Yr)Living: ₹8.58L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science (with an E...IELTS6.5PTE50₹20.15L/Yr $23,583 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#28	University of Michigan, Flint Michigan, Usa	Tuition: ₹22.83L/Yr ($26,722/Yr)Living: ₹7.16L/Yr ($8,386/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science General Pr...₹22.83L/Yr $26,722 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#29	California State University-northridge, Northridge California, Usa45.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.64L/Yr ($54,584/Yr)Living: ₹8.89L/Yr ($10,402/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public P...IELTS6PTE50₹46.64L/Yr $54,584 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1294 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#30	Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina, Usa68.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.27L/Yr ($19,048/Yr)Living: ₹6.98L/Yr ($8,173/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science (Public Ad...₹16.27L/Yr $19,048 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 1694 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#31	Emerson College, Boston Massachusetts, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.32L/Yr ($46,016/Yr)Living: ₹14.52L/Yr ($16,992/Yr)Admission	B.S Political CommunicationIELTS6.0PTE54₹39.32L/Yr $46,016 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 222 by FORBES in 2019