Best Universities/Colleges in USA - Rankings, Programs, Fees, Admission Process, Scholarships

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa6.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.01L/Yr ($57,410/Yr)Living: ₹15.9L/Yr ($18,630/Yr)Admission	B.ArchIELTS7₹49.01L/Yr $57,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 6 by THE in 2024 Ranked 22 by QS in 2025
#2	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.33L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living: ₹9.08L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.ArchSAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.33L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#3	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.31L/Yr ($54,244/Yr)Living: ₹11.77L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹46.31L/Yr $54,244 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.18L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.ArchSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.18L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.64L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.09L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now Long Island University Post Greenvale, New York ₹25.1L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois ₹16.1L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 9.3 Best In Social Life Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan ₹17.71L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience Apply Now 8.7 Best In Faculty University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma ₹14.6L 1st Year Fees B.S Engineering Physics - Mechanical Engineering Apply Now University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Texas ₹33.17L 1st Year Fees B.S Dental Hygiene Apply Now University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico ₹19.28L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now University of Pacific Stockton, California ₹41.11L 1st Year Fees M.S Engineering Science Apply Now Seattle University Seattle, Washington ₹42.97L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now
#5	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.18L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.ArchTOEFL79PTE59₹30.18L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 3 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#6	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.56L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.63L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.ArchSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.56L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#7	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.54L/Yr ($20,543/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.ArchTOEFL70PTE53₹17.54L/Yr $20,543 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.48L/Yr ($60,301/Yr)Living: ₹12.71L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission	B.Arch Concentration in Architec...TOEFL93PTE68₹51.48L/Yr $60,301 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 199 by THE in 2024 Ranked 316 by QS in 2025
#9	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.6L/Yr ($58,102/Yr)Living: ₹11.67L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	B.ArchACT30IELTS6.5₹49.6L/Yr $58,102 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025
#10	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.3L/Yr ($31,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	B.ArchSAT1420IELTS6.5PTE62₹27.3L/Yr $31,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 311 by QS in 2025

#11	Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.55L/Yr ($48,670/Yr)Living: ₹11.59L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission	B.ArchSAT1230IELTS6.5PTE47₹41.55L/Yr $48,670 Course duration: 5 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.6L/Yr ($41,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.77L/Yr ($11,450/Yr)Admission	B.ArchIELTS7PTE46₹35.6L/Yr $41,700 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#13	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.86L/Yr ($34,972/Yr)Living: ₹11.35L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹29.86L/Yr $34,972 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#14	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.89L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living: ₹13.11L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	B.ArchDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹49.89L/Yr $58,440 Course duration: 5 years Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#15	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy New York, Usa44.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.03L/Yr ($58,600/Yr)Living: ₹12.77L/Yr ($14,960/Yr)Admission	B.ArchTOEFL88PTE59₹50.03L/Yr $58,600 Course duration: 5 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#16	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.89L/Yr ($24,468/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	B.ArchTOEFL79PTE58₹20.89L/Yr $24,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#17	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.59L/Yr ($25,294/Yr)Living: ₹8.21L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	B.ArchSAT1180TOEFL71₹21.59L/Yr $25,294 Course duration: 5 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#18	Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Oklahoma, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.13L/Yr ($29,440/Yr)Living: ₹7.63L/Yr ($8,940/Yr)Admission	B.Arch Landscape ArchitectureTOEFL61₹25.13L/Yr $29,440 Course duration: 5 years Programs	6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#19	Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa	Tuition: ₹30.01L/Yr ($35,152/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,594/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹30.01L/Yr $35,152 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#20	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.35L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living: ₹10.82L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	B.ArchSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.35L/Yr $30,867 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 389 by QS in 2025 Ranked 47 by US News in 2024
#21	University of Houston, Houston Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.01L/Yr ($26,954/Yr)Living: ₹8.52L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission	B.ArchTOEFL79PTE47₹23.01L/Yr $26,954 Course duration: 5 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#22	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.93L/Yr ($30,368/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	B.ArchSAT1310IELTS6.5₹25.93L/Yr $30,368 Course duration: 5 years Programs	Ranked 701 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#23	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.28L/Yr ($22,586/Yr)Living: ₹8.45L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹19.28L/Yr $22,586 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 791 by QS in 2025 Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#24	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.45L/Yr ($28,635/Yr)Living: ₹10.03L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	B.ArchIELTS6.5PTE59₹24.45L/Yr $28,635 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 185 by US News in 2024
#25	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.07L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living: ₹4.32L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	B.Arch Foundation UnitSAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.07L/Yr $16,480 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#26	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,600/Yr)Living: ₹3.24L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹10.76L/Yr $12,600 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#27	California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California, Usa31.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.63L/Yr ($21,817/Yr)Living: ₹11.21L/Yr ($13,134/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹18.63L/Yr $21,817 Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1179 by CWUR in 2022
#28	Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa64.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.77L/Yr ($41,900/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,005/Yr)Admission	B.Arch Real Estate Development₹35.77L/Yr $41,900 Course duration: 6 years 1 More Program	Ranked 142 by US News in 2024 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#29	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,212/Yr)Living: ₹7.33L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	B.ArchTOEFL79PTE50₹12.99L/Yr $15,212 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#30	Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.11L/Yr ($23,556/Yr)Living: ₹9.79L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission	B.ArchSAT1160TOEFL79PTE58₹20.11L/Yr $23,556 Course duration: 5 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#31	Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts, Usa37.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.75L/Yr ($45,389/Yr)Living: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,730/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹38.75L/Yr $45,389 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1056 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 81 by FORBES in 2019
#32	Wellesley College, Wellesley Massachusetts, Usa28.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.64L/Yr ($64,000/Yr)Living: ₹13.52L/Yr ($15,836/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹54.64L/Yr $64,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1796 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 44 by FORBES in 2019
#33	Barnard College, New York City New York, Usa13%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.29L/Yr ($57,734/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,100/Yr)Admission	B.ArchTOEFL100₹49.29L/Yr $57,734 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 50 by FORBES in 2019
#34	Rhode Island School of Design, Providence Rhode Island, Usa31%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.18L/Yr ($56,435/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹48.18L/Yr $56,435 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 112 by FORBES in 2019
#35	California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California, Usa39.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.3L/Yr ($22,608/Yr)Living: ₹12.39L/Yr ($14,514/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹19.3L/Yr $22,608 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 273 by FORBES in 2019
#36	Pratt Institute, Brooklyn New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.44L/Yr ($55,575/Yr)Living: ₹10.26L/Yr ($12,020/Yr)Admission	B.ArchTOEFL79PTE53₹47.44L/Yr $55,575 Course duration: 5 years Programs	6.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 328 by FORBES in 2019
#37	Hampshire College, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.77L/Yr ($25,500/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,606/Yr)Admission	B.Arch Architecture and Environm...₹21.77L/Yr $25,500 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 373 by FORBES in 2019
#38	Roger Williams University, Bristol Rhode Island, Usa82%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.52L/Yr ($32,232/Yr)Living: ₹13.29L/Yr ($15,564/Yr)Admission	B.ArchIELTS6.0PTE53₹27.52L/Yr $32,232 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 376 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Alfred State College, Alfred New York, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.93L/Yr ($21,005/Yr)	B.ArchIELTS5.5PTE54₹17.93L/Yr $21,005 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#40	Boston Architectural College, Boston Massachusetts, Usa100%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.98L/Yr ($25,752/Yr)Living: ₹13.02L/Yr ($15,246/Yr)Admission	B.ArchIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.98L/Yr $25,752 Course duration: 5 years Programs	--
#41	School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa66.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹42.67L/Yr ($49,980/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,890/Yr)Admission	B.Arch Architecture, Interior Ar...₹42.67L/Yr $49,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#42	Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles California, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.78L/Yr ($52,452/Yr)Living: ₹12.54L/Yr ($14,690/Yr)Admission	B.Arch Landscape - InteriorsIELTS6.5PTE54₹44.78L/Yr $52,452 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#43	California College of the Arts, Oakland California, Usa64.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.53L/Yr ($48,648/Yr)Living: ₹10.83L/Yr ($12,690/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹41.53L/Yr $48,648 Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.0/10(1 User)
#44	New York Institute of Technology, New York City New York, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.11L/Yr ($39,960/Yr)Living: ₹14.59L/Yr ($17,086/Yr)Admission	B.ArchTOEFL79PTE53₹34.11L/Yr $39,960 Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.0/10(1 User)
#45	California Baptist University, Riverside California, Usa77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,942/Yr)Living: ₹7.37L/Yr ($8,630/Yr)Admission	B.ArchIELTS6.0PTE53₹28.12L/Yr $32,942 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#46	NewSchool of Architecture and Design, San Diego California, Usa79%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.57L/Yr ($19,410/Yr)Living: ₹9.12L/Yr ($10,686/Yr)Admission	B.Arch First Professional Degree₹16.57L/Yr $19,410 Course duration: 5 years Programs	--
#47	Academy of Art University, San Francisco California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.66L/Yr ($28,890/Yr)Living: ₹13.48L/Yr ($15,792/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹24.66L/Yr $28,890 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#48	Marywood University, Scranton Pennsylvania, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹1.26L/Yr ($1,480/Yr)Living: ₹11.87L/Yr ($13,900/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹1.26L/Yr $1,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#49	Drury University, Springfield Missouri, Usa70%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.75L/Yr ($32,500/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr ($8,036/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹27.75L/Yr $32,500 Course duration: 5 years Programs	--
#50	Tuskegee University, Tuskegee Alabama, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.2L/Yr ($9,605/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,650/Yr)Admission	B.Arch₹8.2L/Yr $9,605 Course duration: 5 years Programs	--