Best Doctorate in Social Studies Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.82L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.13L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Social Sciences, Humanities...GRE updated328TOEFL100PTE68₹27.82L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1 by THE in 2024
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa8.45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.77L/Yr ($50,100/Yr)Living: ₹13.99L/Yr ($16,390/Yr)Admission	Ph.D AnthropologyGRE updated330IELTS7₹42.77L/Yr $50,100 Course duration: 5 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 1 by THE in 2024
#3	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa6.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.57L/Yr ($60,410/Yr)Living: ₹15.9L/Yr ($18,630/Yr)Admission	Ph.D East Asian StudiesTOEFL100₹51.57L/Yr $60,410 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 5 by THE in 2024
#4	California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California, Usa8.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.12L/Yr ($56,364/Yr)Living: ₹12.63L/Yr ($14,796/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Social Sciences₹48.12L/Yr $56,364 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)
Partner Colleges 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois ₹16.1L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 6.3 Best In Placement Hofstra University Hempstead, New York ₹66.86L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.17L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 6.7 Best In Accomodation Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas ₹14.34L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.23L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹9.94L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 6.9 Best In Placement Pace University New York City, New York ₹41.11L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.1 Best In Social Life Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio ₹15.08L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.8 Best In Faculty Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan ₹14.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Technology Apply Now
#5	University of California, Berkeley California, Usa16.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.88L/Yr ($5,721/Yr)Living: ₹17.22L/Yr ($20,168/Yr)Admission	Ph.DIELTS7.0PTE54₹4.88L/Yr $5,721 Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 7 by THE in 2024
#6	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.61L/Yr ($22,975/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Human Development and Famil...GRE updated310IELTS7.0PTE70₹17.76L/Yr $20,800 Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024
#7	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.78L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.27L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Social Work and Anthropolog...IELTS6.5₹44.78L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 9 by THE in 2024
#8	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,685/Yr)Admission	Ph.DIELTS7₹27.9L/Yr $32,685 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 48 by THE in 2024
#9	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.5K/Yr (лв15,775/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Business Administration - O...₹15.5K/Yr лв15,775 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 56 by THE in 2024
#10	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹5.5L/Yr ($6,439/Yr)Living: ₹13.53L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	Ph.D African Cultural StudiesIELTS6.5PTE54-- Course duration: 5 years 5+ More Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024

#11	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	Ph.D AccountingGRE updated310TOEFL90PTE68-- Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024
#12	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹2.39L/Yr ($2,800/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Work and OrganizationsIELTS6.5PTE59₹2.39L/Yr $2,800 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)
#13	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.87L/Yr ($43,189/Yr)Living: ₹11.92L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Political Science₹36.82L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 5 years 13+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 47 by THE in 2024
#14	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.27L/Yr ($48,343/Yr)Living: ₹7.13L/Yr ($8,354/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Women's, Gender, and Sexual...GMAT730TOEFL100₹39.1L/Yr $45,800 Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#15	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.92L/Yr ($24,500/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	Ph.D AccountingIELTS7PTE68₹20.92L/Yr $24,500 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024
#16	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.31L/Yr ($16,766/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	Ph.D SociologyTOEFL80PTE53₹14.31L/Yr $16,766 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#17	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.19L/Yr ($54,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	Ph.D SociologyTOEFL90₹46.19L/Yr $54,100 Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#18	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹8.96L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Competitive and Organizatio...-- Course duration: 5 years Programs	Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#19	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.26L/Yr ($16,700/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	Ph.D AnthropologyGRE updated318TOEFL79PTE60₹14.26L/Yr $16,700 Course duration: 6 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024
#20	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.7L/Yr ($44,160/Yr)Living: ₹5.58L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS7PTE61₹37.7L/Yr $44,160 Course duration: 5 years 4+ More Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#21	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.51L/Yr ($25,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communi...IELTS6.5PTE60₹21.51L/Yr $25,200 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 65 by THE in 2024
#22	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.68L/Yr ($66,390/Yr)Living: ₹11.67L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.D/Ph.D Epidemiology₹56.68L/Yr $66,390 Course duration: 3 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#23	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.47L/Yr ($13,436/Yr)Living: ₹8.92L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Epidemiology₹11.45L/Yr $13,418 Course duration: 5 years 7+ More Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#24	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.24L/Yr ($27,220/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS6.5₹23.24L/Yr $27,220 Course duration: 3 years 6+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#25	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.39L/Yr ($46,140/Yr)Living: ₹12.07L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	Ph.D SociologyIELTS7.0₹39.39L/Yr $46,140 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#26	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.54L/Yr ($15,864/Yr)Living: ₹6.98L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission	Ph.D GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹13.54L/Yr $15,864 Course duration: 4 years 9+ More Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#27	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.45L/Yr ($32,160/Yr)Living: ₹8.67L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	Ph.D EpidemiologyGRE updated309TOEFL90PTE50₹27.45L/Yr $32,160 Course duration: 5 years 10+ More Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#28	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.15L/Yr ($31,798/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Social WorkGMAT700TOEFL80PTE53₹27.15L/Yr $31,798 Course duration: 3 years 4+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#29	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.84L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Learning, Leadership, and O...IELTS6.5₹21.84L/Yr $25,578 Course duration: 3 years 10+ More Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#30	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.17L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living: ₹10.22L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Human Dimensions of Natural...₹24.17L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#31	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.46L/Yr ($47,394/Yr)Living: ₹10.98L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Family Sciences₹40.46L/Yr $47,394 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#32	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.46L/Yr ($28,656/Yr)Living: ₹8.34L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Strategic CommunicationTOEFL89₹24.46L/Yr $28,656 Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#33	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.24L/Yr ($19,026/Yr)Living: ₹7.9L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Research Scholarship in Tra...₹16.24L/Yr $19,026 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)
#34	The New School, New York City New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.94L/Yr ($33,900/Yr)Living: ₹15.88L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Politics₹28.94L/Yr $33,900 Course duration: 5 years 3+ More Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#35	Northwest University, Kirkland Washington, Usa93.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.88L/Yr ($60,768/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,400/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Organizational Leadership₹51.88L/Yr $60,768 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024
#36	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.98L/Yr ($29,265/Yr)Living: ₹8.35L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission	D.Ed Community College Leadershi...₹24.98L/Yr $29,265 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 801 by THE in 2024
#37	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.46L/Yr ($27,483/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Political Science₹24.65L/Yr $28,870 Course duration: 3 years 5+ More Programs	--
#38	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.61L/Yr ($7,748/Yr)Living: ₹8.45L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission	Ph.D American Studies₹5.13L/Yr $6,010 Course duration: 5 years 4+ More Programs	--
#39	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.88L/Yr ($12,746/Yr)Living: ₹2.42L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission	Ph.D SociologyTOEFL79PTE58₹10.88L/Yr $12,746 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#40	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.92L/Yr ($30,361/Yr)Living: ₹10.03L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	Ph.D SociologyTOEFL79PTE59₹25.92L/Yr $30,361 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#41	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.75L/Yr ($27,820/Yr)Living: ₹3.67L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Political ScienceACT21TOEFL79PTE53₹23.75L/Yr $27,820 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#42	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Communication and Informati...TOEFL100PTE68-- Course duration: 3 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#43	University of Texas, San Antonio Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.43L/Yr ($26,278/Yr)Living: ₹9.59L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission	Ph.D AnthropologyIELTS6.5PTE58₹22.43L/Yr $26,278 Course duration: 5 years Programs	6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#44	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.9L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Philosophy in EngineeringIELTS6.0PTE49₹21.9L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)
#45	James Madison University, Harrisonburg Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.92L/Yr ($22,158/Yr)Living: ₹8.63L/Yr ($10,112/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Communication Sciences and ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹18.92L/Yr $22,158 Course duration: 5 years Programs	--
#46	South Dakota State University, Brookings South Dakota, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.3L/Yr ($12,060/Yr)Living: ₹7.31L/Yr ($8,563/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Sociology₹10.3L/Yr $12,060 Course duration: 3 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#47	University of California, San Francisco California, Usa25%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.89L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Epidemiology and Translatio...TOEFL80₹12.89L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 5 years 2+ More Programs	--
#48	University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Texas, Usa		Ph.D Quantitative Studies-- Course duration: 5 years Programs	Ranked 71 by ARWU in 2022 Ranked 106 by CWUR in 2022
#49	University of South Carolina, Aiken South Carolina, Usa52%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.17L/Yr ($65,792/Yr)Living: ₹6.48L/Yr ($7,592/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Communication Sciences and ...IELTS6.5PTE53₹56.17L/Yr $65,792 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	--
#50	MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa	Tuition: ₹42.77L/Yr ($50,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.57L/Yr ($14,720/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Work And Employment Researc...GRE updated330IELTS7₹42.77L/Yr $50,100 Course duration: 5 years Programs	--