Best Development Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.63L/Yr ($61,179/Yr)Living: ₹15.82L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	B.A Comparative Human Developmen...TOEFL100PTE54₹52.63L/Yr $61,179 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 11 by THE in 2024
#2	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.4L/Yr ($45,799/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.S Development SociologySAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.73L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024
#3	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.78L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.8L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Psycho...SAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.78L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 31 by THE in 2024
#4	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.91L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Human Development, Culture ...IELTS6.5₹19.91L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024
Partner Colleges University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.65L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York ₹46.21L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.53L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan ₹33.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.86L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹10.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now UMass Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts ₹28.24L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now California Baptist University Riverside, California ₹28.34L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.56L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now University of Tulsa Tulsa, Oklahoma ₹35.87L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now
#5	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.23L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.S Human DevelopmentSAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.23L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 89 by THE in 2024
#6	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.6L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Aging,...SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024
#7	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.76L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Developmental and Family...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.76L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#8	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.97L/Yr ($65,070/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Human Development Counselin...GRE311TOEFL100PTE70₹55.97L/Yr $65,070 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#9	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.42L/Yr ($43,506/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Human Development and Famil...₹37.42L/Yr $43,506 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 47 by THE in 2024
#10	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.22L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A Education - Human Developmen...GRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024

#11	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.32L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...SAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.32L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024
#12	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.73L/Yr ($33,400/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S International Agriculture an...₹28.73L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 84 by THE in 2024
#13	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.77L/Yr ($56,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development - Research₹48.77L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 1 year 4+ More Programs	Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#14	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.45L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Education - Learning and Dev...₹22.45L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 55 by THE in 2024
#15	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.71L/Yr ($13,613/Yr)Living: ₹10.73L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.S Disability and Human Develop...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.57L/Yr $13,446 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#16	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development and Social...GRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#17	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.7L/Yr ($63,590/Yr)Living: ₹12.16L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	B.A Applied Psychology and Human...SAT1420TOEFL100₹54.7L/Yr $63,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#18	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.21L/Yr ($18,842/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	M.A Education and Human Developm...Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE58₹16.21L/Yr $18,842 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#19	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.55L/Yr ($30,864/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Commun...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.55L/Yr $30,864 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#20	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.82L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...SAT1315TOEFL79₹36.82L/Yr $42,802 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#21	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.74L/Yr ($31,084/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Family...₹26.74L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#22	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.62L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.A Globalization and Developmen...ACT25TOEFL70₹19.62L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#23	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.05L/Yr ($24,468/Yr)Living: ₹9.21L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Human Development and Fa...TOEFL79PTE58₹21.05L/Yr $24,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#24	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.76L/Yr ($25,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.27L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Sciences - Human Devel...SAT1180TOEFL71₹21.76L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#25	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.22L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.79L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Agriculture and Communit...₹20.22L/Yr $23,508 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#26	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.37L/Yr ($19,026/Yr)Living: ₹7.96L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	M.S Health & Human DevelopmentIELTS5.5PTE48₹16.37L/Yr $19,026 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)
#27	University of South Dakota, Vermillion South Dakota, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.43L/Yr ($14,449/Yr)Living: ₹6.91L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission	M.A Human Development and Educat...IELTS6.0PTE53₹12.43L/Yr $14,449 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#28	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.55L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living: ₹10.9L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	B.S Human DevelopmentSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.55L/Yr $30,867 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#29	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.55L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development and Family...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.55L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#30	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.36L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Family...TOEFL79PTE47₹22.36L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#31	University at Albany, Albany New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.79L/Yr ($31,145/Yr)Living: ₹11.58L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission	B.S Human DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE50₹26.79L/Yr $31,145 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)
#32	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.18L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living: ₹4.35L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.18L/Yr $16,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#33	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.14L/Yr ($42,008/Yr)Living: ₹3.7L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	B.S Development and Family Studi...ACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹36.14L/Yr $42,008 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#34	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.56L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Family...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.56L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#35	University of Louisville, Louisville Kentucky, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹7.2L/Yr ($8,374/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Counseling and Human Develo...₹14.71L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 195 by US News in 2024
#36	University of North Carolina, Greensboro North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹19.34L/Yr ($22,487/Yr)Living: ₹8.76L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...IELTS6.0PTE53₹19.34L/Yr $22,487 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)
#37	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.47L/Yr ($21,474/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	B.S Geography (Globalization & D...IELTS6.0PTE49₹18.47L/Yr $21,474 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)
#38	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.A/B.S Human Development and Fa...IELTS6.5PTE56₹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
#39	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	L.L.B Human Development - Child ...IELTS6PTE50₹14.56L/Yr $16,930 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Samford University, Birmingham Alabama, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.56L/Yr ($28,552/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,280/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...ACT29IELTS5.5PTE42₹24.56L/Yr $28,552 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 169 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville Tennessee, Usa67.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.78L/Yr ($17,186/Yr)Living: ₹8.09L/Yr ($9,400/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Ecology - Child Develo...TOEFL80PTE52₹14.78L/Yr $17,186 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 486 by FORBES in 2019
#42	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.49L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Living: ₹7.39L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...TOEFL79PTE50₹12.49L/Yr $14,522 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#43	Seattle Pacific University, Seattle Washington, Usa90%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.54L/Yr ($42,480/Yr)Living: ₹9.66L/Yr ($11,232/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...IELTS6.5PTE65₹36.54L/Yr $42,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 269 by US News in 2024 Ranked 289 by FORBES in 2019
#44	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.A Human Development - Adolesce...TOEFL61PTE46₹12.03L/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
#45	Andrews University, Berrien Springs Michigan, Usa39.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.32L/Yr ($28,272/Yr)Living: ₹7.81L/Yr ($9,078/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S International Agricultur...IELTS6.5PTE54₹24.32L/Yr $28,272 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 525 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Concordia University, Irvine California, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.91L/Yr ($26,632/Yr)Living: ₹9.43L/Yr ($10,960/Yr)Admission	B.A Liberal Studies - Child Deve...IELTS6.5PTE55₹22.91L/Yr $26,632 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 345 by US News in 2024
#47	Texas A&M University, Kingsville Texas, Usa82%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.15L/Yr ($25,746/Yr)Living: ₹7.54L/Yr ($8,760/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Human Sciences - Human D...TOEFL79PTE53₹22.15L/Yr $25,746 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#48	Tarleton State University, Stephenville Texas, Usa50.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.55L/Yr ($44,814/Yr)Living: ₹6.55L/Yr ($7,620/Yr)Admission	B.S Agriculture Services and Dev...IELTS6.0PTE50₹38.55L/Yr $44,814 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#49	Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina, Usa68.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.39L/Yr ($19,048/Yr)Living: ₹7.03L/Yr ($8,173/Yr)Admission	B.S Sustainable Development - Ag...₹16.39L/Yr $19,048 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1694 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#50	California State University, Sacramento California, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.14L/Yr ($19,928/Yr)Living: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,396/Yr)Admission	B.A Liberal Studies - Human Deve...IELTS6.5PTE65₹17.14L/Yr $19,928 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 1725 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 469 by FORBES in 2019