Best Criminal Justice Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.11L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...ACT21TOEFL79₹34.11L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 47 by THE in 2024
#2	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,812/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...GRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024
#3	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.4L/Yr ($20,228/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice StudiesTOEFL70PTE53₹17.4L/Yr $20,228 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024
#4	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.94L/Yr ($16,200/Yr)Living: ₹22.91L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.94L/Yr $16,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
Partner Colleges 6.8 Best In Academic Brown University Providence, Rhode Island ₹53.92L 1st Year Fees B.S Biophysics Apply Now 7.3 Best In Faculty Wright State University Dayton, Ohio ₹25.7L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama ₹27.06L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now University of Scranton Scranton, Pennsylvania ₹37.96L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now 8.2 Best In Academic Niagara University Niagara University, New York ₹14.19L 1st Year Fees M.S Finance Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now 6.6 Best In Academic San Jose State University San Jose, California ₹18.52L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, Florida ₹18.07L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Engineering (Machine Intelligence) Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now 7.3 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts ₹33.46L 1st Year Fees M.S Project Management Apply Now
#5	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.77L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL80₹35.77L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#6	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.24L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.2L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.24L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#7	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.51L/Yr ($27,336/Yr)Living: ₹9.77L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminal Justice and Crimino...GRE298IELTS7₹23.85L/Yr $27,722 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#8	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.42L/Yr ($28,385/Yr)Living: ₹7.35L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminal Justice StudiesSAT1340IELTS5.5PTE48₹24.42L/Yr $28,385 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#9	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.21L/Yr ($18,842/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	Master of Criminal JusticeDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE58₹16.21L/Yr $18,842 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#10	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.84L/Yr ($33,528/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...₹28.84L/Yr $33,528 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024

#11	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.86L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living: ₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminology, Law and Society...SAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.86L/Yr $38,205 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#12	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.42L/Yr ($24,900/Yr)Living: ₹9.5L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology & Criminal Justi...₹21.42L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#13	Saint Louis University, Saint Louis Missouri, Usa64.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.55L/Yr ($43,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.46L/Yr ($10,996/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE53₹32.26L/Yr $37,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#14	University of Texas, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.93L/Yr ($25,490/Yr)Living: ₹7.68L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL79PTE53₹20.2L/Yr $23,486 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#15	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.43L/Yr ($17,936/Yr)Living: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminal Justice - Crime Ana...IELTS6PTE48₹15.43L/Yr $17,936 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#16	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.14L/Yr ($23,411/Yr)Living: ₹9.3L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminal Justice - Professio...IELTS6.5PTE44₹20.14L/Yr $23,411 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#17	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.33L/Yr ($37,588/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice - Forensic ...IELTS6.5PTE65₹32.33L/Yr $37,588 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#18	University of Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.24L/Yr ($35,159/Yr)Living: ₹16.16L/Yr ($18,790/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...SAT960TOEFL79PTE53₹30.24L/Yr $35,159 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)
#19	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.7L/Yr ($36,855/Yr)Living: ₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminal Justice and Crimino...IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.66L/Yr $30,990 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#20	Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Arizona, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.61L/Yr ($26,286/Yr)Living: ₹8.55L/Yr ($9,944/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...SAT1135IELTS6PTE56₹22.61L/Yr $26,286 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)
#21	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.49L/Yr ($20,338/Yr)Living: ₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...TOEFL79PTE53₹11.98L/Yr $13,932 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#22	University of Texas, San Antonio Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.58L/Yr ($27,414/Yr)Living: ₹9.66L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...IELTS6.5PTE58₹23.58L/Yr $27,414 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#23	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...GRE300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.26L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#24	Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa59.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.74L/Yr ($19,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.24L/Yr ($11,906/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6PTE55₹16.74L/Yr $19,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#25	Pacific University, Forest Grove Oregon, Usa79%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.6L/Yr ($58,826/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,162/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminal Justice, Law and So...IELTS7PTE53₹50.6L/Yr $58,826 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#26	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.84L/Yr ($12,600/Yr)Living: ₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...₹10.84L/Yr $12,600 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#27	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.06L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice (Crime Anal...TOEFL79PTE49₹22.06L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 2 s Programs	6.0/10(1 User)
#28	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.86L/Yr ($18,441/Yr)Living: ₹11.04L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL80PTE60₹15.86L/Yr $18,441 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#29	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.47L/Yr ($7,522/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminal Justice StudiesIELTS6.0PTE54₹6.47L/Yr $7,522 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#30	University of Missouri, St. Louis Missouri, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.24L/Yr ($29,338/Yr)Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,140/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL79PTE53₹25.24L/Yr $29,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#31	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,600/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminal Justice Management ...TOEFL79PTE42₹12.99L/Yr $15,100 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#32	Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.3L/Yr ($42,197/Yr)Living: ₹10.8L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission	M.P.A Criminal JusticeGRE297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.3L/Yr $42,197 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#33	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.72L/Yr ($27,574/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice SciencesIELTS6.5PTE56₹23.72L/Yr $27,574 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#34	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.03L/Yr ($16,313/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE46₹13.29L/Yr $15,446 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--
#35	University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.72L/Yr ($46,170/Yr)Living: ₹13.24L/Yr ($15,390/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminal Justice (Option A)ACT21IELTS6.5PTE50₹39.72L/Yr $46,170 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(3 Users)
#36	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living: ₹13.46L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	M.P.A Criminal JusticeTOEFL80PTE58₹11.28L/Yr $13,116 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#37	Stockton University, Galloway New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.77L/Yr ($28,800/Yr)Living: ₹4.7L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminal Justice - Administr...₹24.77L/Yr $28,800 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#38	UMass Lowell, Lowell Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.39L/Yr ($29,513/Yr)Living: ₹10.75L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminal Justice and Crimino...₹22.54L/Yr $26,199 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#39	St. John's University, Jamaica New York, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.14L/Yr ($47,830/Yr)Living: ₹14.31L/Yr ($16,640/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice 3-YrTOEFL79PTE46₹41.14L/Yr $47,830 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1684 by CWUR in 2022
#40	University of La Verne, La Verne California, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.08L/Yr ($41,940/Yr)Living: ₹11.34L/Yr ($13,180/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE53₹36.08L/Yr $41,940 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Mercer University, Macon Georgia, Usa69.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.28L/Yr ($25,905/Yr)Living: ₹9.73L/Yr ($11,315/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Public ...₹11.8L/Yr $13,716 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 476 by FORBES in 2019
#42	California State University, San Bernardino California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.56L/Yr ($16,930/Yr)Living: ₹11.37L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminal Justice - Crime Ana...IELTS6PTE50₹14.56L/Yr $16,930 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#43	University of Nevada, Reno Nevada, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.25L/Yr ($23,536/Yr)Living: ₹9.41L/Yr ($10,940/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminal Justice - Law and J...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.25L/Yr $23,536 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 195 by US News in 2024 Ranked 501 by ARWU in 2022
#44	University of North Dakota, Grand Forks North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.71L/Yr ($18,263/Yr)Living: ₹7.35L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice StudiesIELTS6.0PTE50₹15.71L/Yr $18,263 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022
#45	Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.29L/Yr ($20,098/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminal Justice and Crimino...₹17.29L/Yr $20,098 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#46	Maryville University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.43L/Yr ($26,070/Yr)Living: ₹8.68L/Yr ($10,088/Yr)Admission	B.A Forensic Psychology - Crimin...IELTS6.0PTE44₹22.43L/Yr $26,070 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 421 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.09L/Yr ($28,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission	M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE54₹25.81L/Yr $30,000 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--
#48	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.03L/Yr ($13,990/Yr)Living: ₹12.2L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	B.S Criminal Justice Administrat...TOEFL61PTE46₹12.03L/Yr $13,990 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Bellarmine University, Louisville Kentucky, Usa82.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.5L/Yr ($42,430/Yr)Living: ₹10.48L/Yr ($12,182/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminal Justice Studies₹36.5L/Yr $42,430 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 449 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona Minnesota, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.01L/Yr ($36,050/Yr)Living: ₹7.64L/Yr ($8,880/Yr)Admission	B.A Criminal Justice and Law Enf...IELTS6.0PTE52₹31.01L/Yr $36,050 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024 Ranked 446 by FORBES in 2019