Best Food Science Universities/Colleges in USA

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.07L/Yr ($37,466/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and TechnologyIELTS7PTE70₹17.8L/Yr $20,800 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 21 by ARWU in 2022
#2	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.8K/Yr (лв30,426/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and Human Nutri...GRE updated320TOEFL102₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#3	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 NutritionSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.78L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.73L/Yr ($40,582/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceTOEFL80PTE54₹28.45L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 7.3 Best In Academic California State University Bakersfield, California ₹14.39L 1st Year Fees B.A/B.S Pre-Engineering Apply Now 6.1 Best In Academic University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut ₹11.17L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹27.09L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon ₹37.73L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 7.2 Best In Faculty Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee ₹23.92L 1st Year Fees B.S Special Education Apply Now 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹12.02L 1st Year Fees M.S Forensic Science Apply Now 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now 8.3 Best In Academic Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan ₹17.46L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now W. P. Carey School of Business Tempe, Arizona ₹30.2L 1st Year Fees M.S Information Systems Management Apply Now 6.6 Best In Social Life University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada ₹20.04L 1st Year Fees M.Eng Mechanical Engineering Apply Now
#5	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.41L/Yr ($19,170/Yr)Living: ₹13.57L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceGRE updated317IELTS7PTE54₹21.83L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S GastronomyGRE updated298TOEFL84₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.08L/Yr ($33,977/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceTOEFL79PTE59₹25.56L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#8	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.86L/Yr ($25,535/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceGMAT500IELTS6.5₹12.32L/Yr $14,397 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.26L/Yr ($41,196/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and TechnologyTOEFL79₹36.91L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#10	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.13L/Yr ($32,872/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.S Nutrition and Food ScienceGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.14L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.5L/Yr ($39,146/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceGRE updated298IELTS6.5₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.34L/Yr ($16,751/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and TechnologyIELTS6PTE53₹14.34L/Yr $16,751 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.12L/Yr ($35,187/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science₹28.59L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#14	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.56L/Yr ($29,858/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.A Food ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.62L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#15	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.78L/Yr ($28,954/Yr)Living: ₹9.84L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and Human Nutri...GRE updated308IELTS6₹25.8L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.17L/Yr ($38,754/Yr)Living: ₹11.47L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	B.S Nutrition and DieteticsTOEFL90₹35.53L/Yr $41,508 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 34 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.24L/Yr ($61,040/Yr)Living: ₹5.59L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	B.S NutritionDuolingo115IELTS7PTE61₹52.24L/Yr $61,040 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#18	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.4L/Yr ($26,173/Yr)Living: ₹9.27L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied Health Science - Nut...₹22.4L/Yr $26,173 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.97L/Yr ($8,144/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceTOEFL83PTE68-- Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#20	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.39L/Yr ($31,999/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceTOEFL80₹27.4L/Yr $32,018 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#21	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.36L/Yr ($19,110/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Nutrition and Food ScienceIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#22	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.15L/Yr ($31,718/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceTOEFL80PTE53₹27.22L/Yr $31,798 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#23	Drexel University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.46L/Yr ($40,260/Yr)Living: ₹12.57L/Yr ($14,685/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceTOEFL100PTE68₹34.46L/Yr $40,260 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(10 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#24	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.4L/Yr ($27,336/Yr)Living: ₹9.72L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceGRE updated298IELTS7₹23.73L/Yr $27,722 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.74L/Yr ($28,908/Yr)Living: ₹7.31L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and TechnologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹25.64L/Yr $29,953 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 470 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.88L/Yr ($27,899/Yr)Living: ₹8.61L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and TechnologyGRE updated297TOEFL80₹21.89L/Yr $25,578 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#27	Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.36L/Yr ($29,628/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Safety and TechnologyGRE updated305TOEFL80₹25.36L/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
#28	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.63L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	B.S DieteticsSAT1315TOEFL79₹36.63L/Yr $42,802 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#29	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.16L/Yr ($22,389/Yr)Living: ₹10.48L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	B.S NutritionSAT1095IELTS6PTE58₹19.16L/Yr $22,389 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#30	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.64L/Yr ($57,993/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S NutritionGRE updated309IELTS7PTE67₹49.64L/Yr $57,993 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#31	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.82L/Yr ($30,161/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and Nutrition -...₹24.24L/Yr $28,316 Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#32	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.63L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living: ₹11.01L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	B.S DieteticsIELTS6.0₹27.63L/Yr $32,276 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#33	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.05L/Yr ($19,920/Yr)Living: ₹9.45L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and Technology₹12.79L/Yr $14,940 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#34	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.89L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.S Dietetics and NutritionSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.89L/Yr $18,566 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#35	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.51L/Yr ($29,801/Yr)Living: ₹10.55L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Food SciencesGRE updated308TOEFL100₹15.08L/Yr $17,622 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#36	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.02L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living: ₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	B.S NutritionDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.02L/Yr $58,440 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#37	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.02L/Yr ($15,209/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.S Food and Nutrition SciencesGRE updated300TOEFL80₹513.54/Yr $6 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#38	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.6L/Yr ($26,408/Yr)Living: ₹9.16L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceTOEFL79PTE58₹24.26L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(1 User)
#39	Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.38L/Yr ($21,475/Yr)Living: ₹7.83L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission	M.S Food ScienceDuolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹13.85L/Yr $16,180 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)
#40	Mississippi State University, Mississippi State Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,423/Yr)Living: ₹8.23L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science, Nutrition, and...GRE updated320TOEFL84₹11.6L/Yr $13,552 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	--
#41	Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Oklahoma, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.85L/Yr ($20,860/Yr)Living: ₹7.65L/Yr ($8,940/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science₹17.85L/Yr $20,860 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(2 Users)
#42	New Mexico State University, Las Cruces New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.12L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living: ₹7.75L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Science and Technology₹20.12L/Yr $23,508 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.5/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 296 by US News in 2024
#43	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.27L/Yr ($28,358/Yr)Living: ₹7.92L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	B.S Food and NutritionIELTS5.5PTE48₹24.27L/Yr $28,358 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#44	The New School, New York City New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.42L/Yr ($51,900/Yr)Living: ₹15.92L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Studies₹44.42L/Yr $51,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#45	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.62L/Yr ($17,084/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	B.S DieteticsIELTS6.5PTE46₹14.62L/Yr $17,084 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#46	Rowan University, Glassboro New Jersey, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.21L/Yr ($20,108/Yr)Living: ₹10.47L/Yr ($12,236/Yr)Admission	B.S NutritionTOEFL70PTE50₹17.21L/Yr $20,108 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#47	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.64L/Yr ($20,614/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	B.S Food Service Operations and ...IELTS6.0PTE48₹17.63L/Yr $20,595 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#48	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.01L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.12L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Human NutritionIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.01L/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
#49	Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Georgia, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.67L/Yr ($45,176/Yr)Living: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,650/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Nutrition and Food Scien...₹38.67L/Yr $45,176 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 562 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.72L/Yr ($30,053/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Food Science and TechnologyGRE updated310IELTS7.5PTE53₹25.02L/Yr $29,238 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022