Top Software Engineering Universities & Colleges in USA in 2025

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#1	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.12L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹11.4L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	M.S Liberal Arts - Software Engi...TOEFL100PTE70₹45.12L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024 Ranked 4 by QS in 2025
#2	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.1L/Yr ($50,100/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL102₹43.1L/Yr $50,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.59L/Yr ($30,912/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science and Softwar...GRE298TOEFL92PTE61₹26.59L/Yr $30,912 Course duration: 21 months Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#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.S Software EngineeringGRE312IELTS6.5₹19.91L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹10.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 7.3 Best In Faculty Wright State University Dayton, Ohio ₹25.7L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi ₹11.66L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, Tennessee ₹14.78L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 5.2 Best In Academic Long Island University Brooklyn, New York ₹21.92L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹33.01L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.65L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 8.6 Best In Academic University of South Florida Tampa, Florida ₹14.9L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology 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
#5	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S Software DevelopmentTOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 8 months Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.69L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL79PTE59₹25.69L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#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.S Web Programming and DesignSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.76L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#8	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.06L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.35L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL80PTE56₹23.06L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#9	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.27L/Yr ($35,187/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Software Engineering₹28.73L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.79L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Applied Science - Informatic...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.79L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025

#11	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.26L/Yr ($28,200/Yr)Living: ₹13.84L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo105TOEFL88PTE60₹21.68L/Yr $25,200 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 182 by THE in 2024 Ranked 200 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.78L/Yr ($13,689/Yr)Living: ₹10.73L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Science with Softwa...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.78L/Yr $13,689 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.98L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Engineering - Softw...ACT30IELTS6.5₹49.98L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#14	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.02L/Yr ($30,252/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.A Software DevelopmentGRE309TOEFL80₹26.02L/Yr $30,252 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#15	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.18L/Yr ($26,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.77L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5₹23.18L/Yr $26,950 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 466 by QS in 2025
#16	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.S Software EngineeringSAT1340IELTS5.5PTE48₹24.42L/Yr $28,385 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 470 by QS in 2025
#17	Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.49L/Yr ($29,628/Yr)Living: ₹11.68L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission	M.S Telecommunications and Softw...GRE305TOEFL80₹25.49L/Yr $29,628 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.59L/Yr ($40,210/Yr)Living: ₹5.01L/Yr ($5,826/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE310IELTS6.5PTE67₹29.7L/Yr $34,528 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025
#19	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.76L/Yr ($40,411/Yr)Living: ₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE309IELTS6.5PTE59₹36.66L/Yr $42,616 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#20	Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken New Jersey, Usa39.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.22L/Yr ($47,916/Yr)Living: ₹16.04L/Yr ($18,650/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE298TOEFL78PTE53₹33.9L/Yr $39,408 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#21	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.53L/Yr ($34,326/Yr)Living: ₹11.44L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo120IELTS6.5₹29.53L/Yr $34,326 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#22	Saint Louis University, Saint Louis Missouri, Usa64.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.06L/Yr ($21,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.46L/Yr ($10,996/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE290IELTS6.5PTE53₹18.06L/Yr $21,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#23	University of Texas, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.65L/Yr ($27,494/Yr)Living: ₹7.68L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	B.S Software EngineeringTOEFL79PTE53₹23.65L/Yr $27,494 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#24	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.43L/Yr ($17,936/Yr)Living: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Science - Software ...IELTS6PTE48₹15.43L/Yr $17,936 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#25	University of Texas, El Paso Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.08L/Yr ($17,530/Yr)Living: ₹8.17L/Yr ($9,495/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE44₹15.08L/Yr $17,530 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#26	Oakland University, Rochester Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.13L/Yr ($16,432/Yr)Living: ₹3.6L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Engineering and Inf...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.13L/Yr $16,432 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#27	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.15L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.15L/Yr $32,720 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#28	Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa	Tuition: ₹31.1L/Yr ($36,150/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,594/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Engineering Science₹31.1L/Yr $36,150 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#29	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,508/Yr)Living: ₹2.43L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission	M.A Software EngineeringTOEFL79PTE58₹9.9L/Yr $11,508 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#30	Clarkson University, Potsdam New York, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.52L/Yr ($63,376/Yr)Living: ₹12.46L/Yr ($14,488/Yr)Admission	B.S Software EngineeringTOEFL80PTE56₹54.52L/Yr $63,376 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#31	Michigan Technological University, Houghton Michigan, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.77L/Yr ($39,256/Yr)Living: ₹9.01L/Yr ($10,477/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Science: Software E...₹33.77L/Yr $39,256 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#32	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.48L/Yr ($20,320/Yr)Living: ₹4.35L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science and Softwar...IELTS6.5PTE53₹14.17L/Yr $16,471 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#33	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.95L/Yr ($32,490/Yr)Living: ₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE53₹13.61L/Yr $15,825 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#34	Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.97L/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living: ₹14.2L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE314TOEFL100PTE68₹30.97L/Yr $36,000 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#35	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.83L/Yr ($21,893/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.S Digital Sciences (Digital Sy...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#36	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.21L/Yr ($53,720/Yr)Living: ₹10.9L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	B.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE58₹46.21L/Yr $53,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#37	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 Computer Science (with a Con...IELTS6.5PTE58₹23.58L/Yr $27,414 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#38	Baylor University, Waco Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.51L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer Science - Software ...IELTS6.5PTE60₹44.51L/Yr $51,738 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#39	Cleveland State University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.67L/Yr ($21,700/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo100IELTS6PTE50₹18.67L/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
#40	Miami University, Oxford Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34L/Yr ($39,526/Yr)Living: ₹11.36L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission	B.S Software EngineeringSAT1220TOEFL80PTE53₹34L/Yr $39,526 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#41	California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California, Usa31.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.83L/Yr ($21,895/Yr)Living: ₹11.3L/Yr ($13,134/Yr)Admission	B.S Software Engineering₹18.83L/Yr $21,895 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1179 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Villanova University, Villanova Pennsylvania, Usa43.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.81L/Yr ($25,350/Yr)Living: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,547/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE314TOEFL90₹21.81L/Yr $25,350 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 67 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1043 by CWUR in 2022
#43	Fairfield University, Fairfield Connecticut, Usa61.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.87L/Yr ($27,750/Yr)Living: ₹12.28L/Yr ($14,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringTOEFL80PTE53₹23.87L/Yr $27,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 124 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1413 by CWUR in 2022
#44	Chapman University, Orange California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.86L/Yr ($60,288/Yr)Living: ₹12.83L/Yr ($14,910/Yr)Admission	B.S Software EngineeringSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE46₹51.86L/Yr $60,288 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1644 by CWUR in 2022
#45	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.63L/Yr ($35,611/Yr)Living: ₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.66L/Yr $15,876 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#46	Quinnipiac University, Hamden Connecticut, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.94L/Yr ($47,590/Yr)Living: ₹12.21L/Yr ($14,190/Yr)Admission	B.S Software Engineering₹40.94L/Yr $47,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 215 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Mercer University, Macon Georgia, Usa69.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.23L/Yr ($27,000/Yr)Living: ₹9.73L/Yr ($11,315/Yr)Admission	M.A Software Engineering₹23.23L/Yr $27,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 476 by FORBES in 2019
#48	University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth Massachusetts, Usa	Tuition: ₹13.08L/Yr ($15,206/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($12,936/Yr)Admission	B.S Software EngineeringSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.08L/Yr $15,206 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1593 by CWUR in 2022
#49	Ball State University, Muncie Indiana, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.26L/Yr ($21,222/Yr)Living: ₹8.63L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringIELTS6.5PTE53₹18.26L/Yr $21,222 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 216 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#50	University of Alabama, Huntsville Alabama, Usa	Tuition: ₹21.01L/Yr ($24,430/Yr)Living: ₹8.39L/Yr ($9,748/Yr)Admission	M.S Software EngineeringGRE300IELTS6.0PTE53₹21.01L/Yr $24,430 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 227 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1203 by CWUR in 2022