Best Research Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa6.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.14L/Yr ($57,410/Yr)Living: ₹15.95L/Yr ($18,630/Yr)Admission	B.S Operations Research and Fina...₹49.14L/Yr $57,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 6 by THE in 2024 Ranked 22 by QS in 2025
#2	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.66L/Yr ($59,184/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Sciences Informatics ...GRE updated317TOEFL100₹50.66L/Yr $59,184 Course duration: 1 year 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	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.46L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.S Operations Research and Engi...SAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.46L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 21 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 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 Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas ₹31.25L 1st Year Fees B.A/B.S Computer Science Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana ₹10.46L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Modeling Apply Now Saint Louis University Saint Louis, Missouri ₹42.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now Ohio Dominican University Columbus, Ohio ₹26.62L 1st Year Fees B.A Educational Studies 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 7.6 Best In Social Life University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah ₹23.64L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.29L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.11L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now
#5	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 Health and Health Care Resea...IELTS6.5₹44.9L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
#6	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 Operations Research and Indu...GRE updated312IELTS6.5₹19.81L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
#7	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.14L/Yr ($58,585/Yr)Living: ₹13.28L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical Research ManagementIELTS7.0PTE68₹49.43L/Yr $57,750 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 22 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.98L/Yr ($49,052/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Operations Research Engineer...GRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹29.64L/Yr $34,635 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Services & Systems Re...GRE updated298TOEFL84₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.34L/Yr ($36,621/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 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.59L/Yr ($29,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Business ResearchGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#12	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 Human Development - Research₹48.53L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.94L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.87L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	M.S Healthcare Research₹51.94L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 161 by THE in 2024 Ranked 243 by QS in 2025
#14	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.51L/Yr ($50,838/Yr)Living: ₹5.59L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	M.S Operations Research and Supp...IELTS7PTE61₹43.51L/Yr $50,838 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#15	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.39L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living: ₹14.36L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.S Dental Research₹46.39L/Yr $54,196 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#16	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.59L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Research, Measurement and Ev...TOEFL80₹35.59L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#17	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.3L/Yr ($27,220/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Population Health Sciences ...IELTS6.5₹23.3L/Yr $27,220 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#18	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.38L/Yr ($46,015/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical Research Administra...GRE updated314IELTS6.0PTE53₹27.6L/Yr $32,250 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#19	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.77L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹8.69L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	M.S Industrial Engineering - Ope...GRE updated309IELTS7PTE55₹19.77L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.42L/Yr ($43,716/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical and Translational R...TOEFL79PTE53₹37.42L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#21	Saint Louis University, Saint Louis Missouri, Usa64.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.1L/Yr ($37,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.41L/Yr ($10,996/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Outcomes Research and...IELTS6.5PTE53₹32.1L/Yr $37,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#22	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	B.S Communication with a Concent...TOEFL88PTE59₹50.16L/Yr $58,600 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#23	University of Texas, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.1L/Yr ($23,486/Yr)Living: ₹7.64L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	M.S Marketing ResearchTOEFL79PTE53₹20.1L/Yr $23,486 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#24	Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois, Usa51.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.57L/Yr ($13,521/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,880/Yr)Admission	M.S Educational Research and Eva...TOEFL80PTE53₹11.57L/Yr $13,521 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#25	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,423/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	M.S Veterinary Medical Science -...GRE updated320TOEFL84₹11.6L/Yr $13,552 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--
#26	College of William & Mary, Williamsburg Virginia, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.55L/Yr ($33,354/Yr)Living: ₹10.1L/Yr ($11,799/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science, Computatio...IELTS6PTE51₹28.55L/Yr $33,354 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#27	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.21L/Yr ($30,617/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied Statistics & Operati...IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.21L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#28	Yeshiva University, New York City New York, Usa50.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.62L/Yr ($39,278/Yr)Living: ₹10.23L/Yr ($11,950/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical Research Methods₹33.62L/Yr $39,278 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#29	Tulane University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa26%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.99L/Yr ($11,667/Yr)Living: ₹12.44L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical Research Methods₹9.99L/Yr $11,667 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#30	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.78L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	M.S Medical ResearchGRE updated294TOEFL79₹4.78L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#31	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.02L/Yr ($29,227/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	M.S Mathematical Sciences (Conce...IELTS7PTE65₹26.17L/Yr $30,574 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#32	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 Physics (Research)Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.47L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#33	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.28L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	B.S Science Research FellowsIELTS6.5PTE60₹44.28L/Yr $51,738 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#34	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 Educational Psychology and R...₹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
#35	James Madison University, Harrisonburg Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.97L/Yr ($22,158/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,112/Yr)Admission	M.S Communication Sciences and D...GMAT500TOEFL80PTE58₹18.97L/Yr $22,158 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1672 by CWUR in 2022
#36	Hofstra University, Hempstead New York, Usa62.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹82.42L/Yr ($96,300/Yr)Living: ₹12.2L/Yr ($14,250/Yr)Admission	M.S Marketing Research₹82.42L/Yr $96,300 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1148 by CWUR in 2022
#37	University of North Carolina, Wilmington North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.97L/Yr ($22,159/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical Research & Product ...IELTS7PTE54₹18.96L/Yr $22,153 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1615 by CWUR in 2022
#38	Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne Florida, Usa61.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.06L/Yr ($37,460/Yr)Living: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,610/Yr)Admission	B.S Chemistry-Research ChemistryTOEFL79PTE58₹32.06L/Yr $37,460 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 269 by US News in 2024 Ranked 978 by CWUR in 2022
#39	Campbell University, Buies Creek North Carolina, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.66L/Yr ($31,150/Yr)Living: ₹9.54L/Yr ($11,150/Yr)Admission	B.S Clinical Research₹26.66L/Yr $31,150 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#40	University of Findlay, Findlay Ohio, Usa97%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.01L/Yr ($36,236/Yr)Living: ₹8.32L/Yr ($9,720/Yr)Admission	B.S Mathematics - Operations Res...TOEFL79PTE50₹31.01L/Yr $36,236 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#41	Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.84L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living: ₹7.31L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission	B.S Marketing ResearchSAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.84L/Yr $15,006 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 342 by US News in 2024 Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Concordia University, Irvine California, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.79L/Yr ($26,632/Yr)Living: ₹9.38L/Yr ($10,960/Yr)Admission	B.A Chemistry - Chemical Researc...IELTS6.5PTE55₹22.79L/Yr $26,632 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 345 by US News in 2024
#43	University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.26L/Yr ($22,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.4L/Yr ($10,980/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied Statistics and Resea...IELTS6.5PTE40₹19.26L/Yr $22,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 534 by FORBES in 2019
#44	University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,516/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,631/Yr)Admission	M.S Educational Studies and Rese...₹10.71L/Yr $12,516 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1425 by CWUR in 2022
#45	Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.07L/Yr ($21,117/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical Research Administra...TOEFL79PTE58₹22.1L/Yr $25,824 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#46	University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹10.11L/Yr ($11,808/Yr)Admission	M.S Biomedical Informatics - Tra...₹10.11L/Yr $11,808 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022 Ranked 244 by CWUR in 2022
#47	University of Maryland, Baltimore Maryland, Usa	Tuition: ₹16.95L/Yr ($19,800/Yr)Admission	M.S Pharmaceutical Health Servic...TOEFL80PTE68₹16.95L/Yr $19,800 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(2 Users)
#48	Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Washington, Usa76.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.85L/Yr ($38,380/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,520/Yr)Admission	M.S Marketing ResearchIELTS6.5PTE56₹32.85L/Yr $38,380 Course duration: 10 months Programs	Ranked 327 by FORBES in 2019
#49	University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Wisconsin, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.64L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.42L/Yr ($7,506/Yr)Admission	B.S Mathematics, Research₹14.64L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 368 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Delaware State University, Dover Delaware, Usa44.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.47L/Yr ($16,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.79L/Yr ($11,433/Yr)Admission	B.S Biological Sciences - Resear...₹14.47L/Yr $16,904 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--