Best Public Policy Universities/Colleges in USA

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.36L/Yr ($34,306/Yr)Living: ₹11.34L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	M.S Public Health ResearchTOEFL104₹44.9L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024
#2	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa6.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.14L/Yr ($57,410/Yr)Living: ₹15.95L/Yr ($18,630/Yr)Admission	M.P.PGRE updated298TOEFL100₹49.14L/Yr $57,410 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 5 by THE in 2024
#3	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.37L/Yr ($50,674/Yr)Living: ₹22.08L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	M.P.HGRE updated322IELTS7PTE70₹43.02L/Yr $50,261 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024
#4	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.18L/Yr ($63,300/Yr)Living: ₹11.8L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Public Policy and ManagementGRE updated300TOEFL100₹65.48L/Yr $76,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 60 by THE in 2024
Partner Colleges 7.7 Best In Academic Baylor University Waco, Texas ₹44.28L 1st Year Fees B.S Environmental Health Science Apply Now 8.2 Best In Academic Duke University Durham, North Carolina ₹53.6L 1st Year Fees updated head short form updated 5 Apply Now Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington ₹36.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.29L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now 6.2 Best In Academic DePaul University Chicago, Illinois ₹23.09L 1st Year Fees M.S Management Apply Now 6.7 Best In Faculty University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts ₹31.23L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now UMass Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts ₹19.25L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Andrews University Berrien Springs, Michigan ₹24.2L 1st Year Fees B.S Physics Education Apply Now Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas ₹9.86L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.1 Best In Social Life Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio ₹18.57L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now
#5	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.79L/Yr ($11,442/Yr)Admission	Master of Public PolicyIELTS7PTE65₹9.79L/Yr $11,442 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 48 by THE in 2024
#6	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.48L/Yr ($29,775/Yr)Living: ₹6.87L/Yr ($8,032/Yr)Admission	M.S Public PolicyGRE updated318TOEFL100₹30.51L/Yr $35,646 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	9.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#7	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.17L/Yr ($56,285/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	M.P.HTOEFL90₹54.66L/Yr $63,866 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 67 by THE in 2024
#8	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.38L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.P.H Health PolicyTOEFL90₹26.38L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 30 by THE in 2024
#9	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.9L/Yr ($51,288/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	Master of Public PolicyGRE updated317TOEFL90PTE68₹43.9L/Yr $51,288 Course duration: 2 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: ₹31.34L/Yr ($36,621/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.P.H EpidemiologyTOEFL79PTE59₹37.13L/Yr $43,378 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)

#11	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.14L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A Public AdministrationGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.14L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024
#12	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.93L/Yr ($40,809/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.P.H₹34.25L/Yr $40,016 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 84 by THE in 2024
#13	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.23L/Yr ($42,324/Yr)Living: ₹11.47L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	M.A Public PolicyTOEFL100₹36.23L/Yr $42,324 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#14	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.01L/Yr ($18,703/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.P.HTOEFL90₹15.11L/Yr $17,653 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024
#15	Georgetown University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa16.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.26L/Yr ($59,895/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,638/Yr)Admission	M.A International Business and P...₹51.26L/Yr $59,895 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 73 by THE in 2024
#16	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.99L/Yr ($19,850/Yr)Living: ₹22.79L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Public PolicyGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹16.18L/Yr $18,900 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#17	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.59L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.P.AGRE updated297TOEFL80₹35.59L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#18	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.64L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science - Public P...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.64L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#19	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.22L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.3L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Policy - Economic Pol...₹11.22L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#20	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.22L/Yr ($37,644/Yr)Living: ₹4.99L/Yr ($5,826/Yr)Admission	Master of Public PolicyGRE updated310IELTS6.5PTE67₹32.22L/Yr $37,644 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#21	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.87L/Yr ($40,746/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.P.PTOEFL79PTE53₹34.87L/Yr $40,746 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#22	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.08L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹10.55L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.P.PGRE updated308TOEFL100₹15.08L/Yr $17,622 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#23	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.29L/Yr ($13,188/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.P.HGRE updated300TOEFL70₹11.29L/Yr $13,188 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#24	Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Georgia, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.25L/Yr ($14,316/Yr)Living: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,650/Yr)Admission	M.P.HGRE updated290TOEFL75₹12.25L/Yr $14,316 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#25	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.78L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	M.P.HGRE updated294TOEFL90PTE58₹4.78L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#26	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.17L/Yr ($37,588/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (Concentra...IELTS6.5PTE65₹32.17L/Yr $37,588 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#27	University of Alabama, Birmingham Alabama, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.43L/Yr ($14,520/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission	M.P.H Health Education & Promoti...TOEFL80PTE59₹12.43L/Yr $14,520 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(4 Users)
#28	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.8L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.64L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	Master of Public PolicyTOEFL80PTE59₹23.8L/Yr $27,810 Course duration: 16 months Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#29	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.47L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living: ₹9.34L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (Public Po...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.47L/Yr $21,578 Course duration: 4 years Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)
#30	University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth Massachusetts, Usa	Tuition: ₹32.88L/Yr ($38,419/Yr)Living: ₹11.07L/Yr ($12,936/Yr)Admission	J.D/M.P.PIELTS6.5PTE75₹32.88L/Yr $38,419 Course duration: 3 years Programs	Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1593 by CWUR in 2022
#31	Aurora University, Aurora Illinois, Usa77.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.54L/Yr ($24,000/Yr)Living: ₹8.25L/Yr ($9,636/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science and Public...₹20.54L/Yr $24,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 303 by US News in 2024 Ranked 598 by FORBES in 2019
#32	Saint Ambrose University, Davenport Iowa, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.99L/Yr ($31,532/Yr)Living: ₹8.7L/Yr ($10,164/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public P...TOEFL85PTE58₹26.99L/Yr $31,532 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#33	Boise State University, Boise Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.18L/Yr ($23,583/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science (with an E...IELTS6.5PTE50₹20.18L/Yr $23,583 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1248 by CWUR in 2022
#34	California State University-northridge, Northridge California, Usa45.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.72L/Yr ($54,584/Yr)Living: ₹8.9L/Yr ($10,402/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public P...IELTS6PTE50₹46.72L/Yr $54,584 Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1294 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#35	Muhlenberg College, Allentown Pennsylvania, Usa48.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.93L/Yr ($59,505/Yr)Living: ₹9.77L/Yr ($11,420/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Political Economy and Pu...₹50.93L/Yr $59,505 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 179 by FORBES in 2019
#36	Rollins College, Winter Park Florida, Usa60.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.9L/Yr ($58,300/Yr)Living: ₹12.61L/Yr ($14,730/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Public Policy and Politi...₹49.9L/Yr $58,300 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 241 by FORBES in 2019
#37	Iona College, New Rochelle New York, Usa91.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.38L/Yr ($40,172/Yr)Living: ₹12.69L/Yr ($14,832/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public P...IELTS6.5₹34.38L/Yr $40,172 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(1 User)Ranked 390 by FORBES in 2019
#38	University of North Carolina, Pembroke North Carolina, Usa74.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.56L/Yr ($10,005/Yr)Living: ₹7.64L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science - Public P...₹8.56L/Yr $10,005 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(1 User)
#39	William Paterson University of New Jersey, Wayne New Jersey, Usa74.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.2L/Yr ($21,260/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,317/Yr)Admission	B.A Politics - Public Policy₹18.2L/Yr $21,260 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#40	Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa	Tuition: ₹28.28L/Yr ($33,047/Yr)Living: ₹15.13L/Yr ($17,682/Yr)Admission	M.P.ATOEFL100₹11.67L/Yr $13,638 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--
#41	McDonough School of Business, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa	Tuition: ₹51.26L/Yr ($59,895/Yr)Living: ₹10.33L/Yr ($12,070/Yr)Admission	M.A International Business and P...₹51.26L/Yr $59,895 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--

Best Public Policy Universities/Colleges in USA

Found 41 universities

Harvard University, Cambridge

Princeton University, Princeton

Yale University, New Haven

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Partner Colleges

University of California, San Diego

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta

Brown University, Providence

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

University of Maryland, College Park

Pennsylvania State University, State College

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

University of Arizona, Tucson

Georgetown University, Washington

Northeastern University, Boston

University of Miami, Coral Gables

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

University of California, Riverside

University of Texas Dallas, Richardson

University of Connecticut, Storrs

University of Delaware, Newark

Ohio University, Athens

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro

Wayne State University, Detroit

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

University of Alabama, Birmingham

University of New Hampshire, Durham

Kent State University, Kent

University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth

Aurora University, Aurora

Saint Ambrose University, Davenport

Boise State University, Boise

California State University-northridge, Northridge

Muhlenberg College, Allentown

Rollins College, Winter Park

Iona College, New Rochelle

University of North Carolina, Pembroke

William Paterson University of New Jersey, Wayne

Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge

McDonough School of Business, Washington

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