Best Development Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.36L/Yr ($61,179/Yr)Living: ₹15.75L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	B.A Comparative Human Developmen...TOEFL100PTE54₹52.36L/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: ₹39.2L/Yr ($45,799/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.S Development SociologySAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.46L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024
#3	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.07L/Yr ($50,320/Yr)Living: ₹11.8L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Robotic Systems DevelopmentGRE updated300TOEFL100₹43.07L/Yr $50,320 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 60 by THE in 2024
#4	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.6L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.73L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Psycho...SAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.6L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 31 by THE in 2024
Partner Colleges 7.0 Best In Infrastructure University of North Texas Denton, Texas ₹35.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science 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 6.0 Best In Placement University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin ₹21.95L 1st Year Fees M.S Management - Information Technology Management Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.24L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.73L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 6.2 Best In Academic DePaul University Chicago, Illinois ₹23.09L 1st Year Fees M.S Management Apply Now 8.0 Best In Academic Boston College Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts ₹50.52L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.0 Best In Faculty New York Institute of Technology New York City, New York ₹34.2L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic California State University San Bernardino, California ₹14.49L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now
#5	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 Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 56 by THE in 2024
#6	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.78L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	B.S Learning and DevelopmentSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.78L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024
#7	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.02L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.S Human DevelopmentSAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.02L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 89 by THE in 2024
#8	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.86L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.28L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.A International Area Studies -...IELTS6.0₹50.86L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 82 by THE in 2024
#9	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.32L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.S Policy, Planning, and Develo...SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.32L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024
#10	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.56L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Organizational Leadership, P...TOEFL79PTE59₹25.56L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)

#11	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.62L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Developmental and Family...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#12	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.24L/Yr ($43,506/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Human Development and Famil...₹37.24L/Yr $43,506 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 47 by THE in 2024
#13	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.65L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.S Community, Environment, and ...SAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.65L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 84 by THE in 2024
#14	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.34L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.27L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Education - Learning and Dev...₹22.34L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 55 by THE in 2024
#15	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.56L/Yr ($32,202/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 Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#16	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 Global Merchandising and Pro...IELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#17	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.42L/Yr ($30,864/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Commun...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.42L/Yr $30,864 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#18	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.27L/Yr ($45,878/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Organization Development and...GRE updated309IELTS6.5PTE59₹39.27L/Yr $45,878 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#19	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.82L/Yr ($30,161/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Family...₹26.6L/Yr $31,084 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#20	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.35L/Yr ($17,936/Yr)Living: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	B.A International Studies - Deve...IELTS6PTE48₹15.35L/Yr $17,936 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#21	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.91L/Yr ($55,980/Yr)Living: ₹13.61L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	M.S Organization DevelopmentTOEFL80PTE53₹47.91L/Yr $55,980 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#22	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.45L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development and Family...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.45L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#23	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.25L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living: ₹8.55L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Family...TOEFL79PTE47₹22.25L/Yr $25,991 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#24	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.11L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living: ₹4.33L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.11L/Yr $16,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#25	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.3L/Yr ($50,592/Yr)Living: ₹10.79L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	M.A International Development₹43.3L/Yr $50,592 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#26	Clark University, Worcester Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.07L/Yr ($62,000/Yr)Living: ₹7.58L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission	M.A Community Development and Pl...GRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹53.07L/Yr $62,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#27	University of Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.23L/Yr ($36,485/Yr)Living: ₹16.08L/Yr ($18,790/Yr)Admission	M.S Urban Planning and Community...TOEFL79PTE53₹31.23L/Yr $36,485 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)
#28	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.95L/Yr ($42,008/Yr)Living: ₹3.68L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	B.S Development and Family Studi...ACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹35.95L/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
#29	Cleveland State University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.57L/Yr ($21,700/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Adult Learning and Developm...Duolingo100IELTS6PTE50₹18.57L/Yr $21,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#30	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.43L/Yr ($29,706/Yr)Living: ₹10.98L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	B.S Community DevelopmentTOEFL80PTE60₹25.43L/Yr $29,706 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#31	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.64L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹6.82L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission	B.S Career, Technical and Workfo...TOEFL79PTE42₹14.64L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#32	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.6L/Yr ($27,574/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Human Development and Fa...IELTS6.5PTE56₹23.6L/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
#33	Pepperdine University, Malibu California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.71L/Yr ($30,040/Yr)Living: ₹12.73L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission	M.S Organization DevelopmentIELTS6.5PTE54₹25.71L/Yr $30,040 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 76 by US News in 2024 Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#34	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona Minnesota, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.1L/Yr ($15,300/Yr)Living: ₹7.6L/Yr ($8,880/Yr)Admission	M.A Philanthropy and DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE52₹13.1L/Yr $15,300 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024 Ranked 446 by FORBES in 2019
#35	Andrews University, Berrien Springs Michigan, Usa39.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.2L/Yr ($28,272/Yr)Living: ₹7.77L/Yr ($9,078/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S International Agricultur...IELTS6.5PTE54₹24.2L/Yr $28,272 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 525 by FORBES in 2019
#36	East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.99L/Yr ($28,031/Yr)Living: ₹6.81L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission	M.P.A Planning and Development C...IELTS5.5PTE43₹23.63L/Yr $27,603 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#37	Dallas Baptist University, Dallas Texas, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.58L/Yr ($22,878/Yr)Living: ₹6.62L/Yr ($7,740/Yr)Admission	M.A Professional DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE53₹19.58L/Yr $22,878 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#38	Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.25L/Yr ($20,153/Yr)Living: ₹11.06L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission	M.A Organization Development₹17.25L/Yr $20,153 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#39	Appalachian State University, Boone North Carolina, Usa68.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.3L/Yr ($19,048/Yr)Living: ₹7L/Yr ($8,173/Yr)Admission	B.A Sustainable Development₹16.3L/Yr $19,048 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1694 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Towson University, Towson Maryland, Usa73.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.72L/Yr ($17,200/Yr)Living: ₹10.43L/Yr ($12,184/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Resource Development P...IELTS6.5PTE57₹14.72L/Yr $17,200 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#41	Connecticut College, New London Connecticut, Usa35.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹59.89L/Yr ($69,970/Yr)Living: ₹12.49L/Yr ($14,590/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Human DevelopmentIELTS7PTE68₹59.89L/Yr $69,970 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 128 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Taylor University, Upland Indiana, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30L/Yr ($35,050/Yr)Living: ₹7.91L/Yr ($9,245/Yr)Admission	B.S Sustainable Development₹30L/Yr $35,050 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 225 by FORBES in 2019
#43	University of Pacific, Stockton California, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.86L/Yr ($48,904/Yr)Living: ₹11.43L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	B.A Development and Cultural Cha...₹41.86L/Yr $48,904 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 238 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Earlham College, Richmond Indiana, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.94L/Yr ($45,500/Yr)Living: ₹8.49L/Yr ($9,920/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Social...₹38.94L/Yr $45,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 322 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Washington, Usa76.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.69L/Yr ($41,696/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,520/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Global Studies - Develop...IELTS6.5PTE56₹35.69L/Yr $41,696 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 327 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Stetson University, DeLand Florida, Usa65.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.09L/Yr ($45,670/Yr)Living: ₹10.86L/Yr ($12,684/Yr)Admission	B.S Global Development₹39.09L/Yr $45,670 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 439 by FORBES in 2019
#47	University of Mount Union, Alliance Ohio, Usa77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.41L/Yr ($30,860/Yr)Living: ₹8.64L/Yr ($10,100/Yr)Admission	B.A Human Development and Family...IELTS6.0PTE46₹26.41L/Yr $30,860 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 593 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Illinois, Usa50.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.6L/Yr ($8,880/Yr)Living: ₹8.33L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Organizational Developme...IELTS6.0PTE54₹7.6L/Yr $8,880 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.5/10(1 User)
#49	Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg Kansas, Usa81.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.36L/Yr ($19,118/Yr)Living: ₹6.59L/Yr ($7,700/Yr)Admission	B.S History, Philosophy, and Soc...IELTS6.5PTE53₹16.36L/Yr $19,118 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#50	State University of New York Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh New York, Usa	Tuition: ₹14.25L/Yr ($16,650/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,490/Yr)Admission	B.S Human Development and Family...IELTS6.5PTE45₹14.25L/Yr $16,650 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	--