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

CD Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa3.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $61.6K/YrLiving: $33.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Computer ScienceGRE328TOEFL100$61.1K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 67+ More Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024 Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $83.4K/YrLiving: $20.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Computational Science and E...GRE330IELTS7$83.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 27+ More Programs	Ranked 3 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1 by QS in 2025
#3	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $55.7K/YrLiving: $13.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Computer ScienceGRE292TOEFL90$55.7K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 6+ More Programs	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024 Ranked 4 by QS in 2025
#4	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa4.49%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $62.4K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D EconomicsTOEFL100$62.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 5+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 6 by THE in 2024 Ranked 22 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 6.8 Best In Faculty University at Albany Albany, New York $28.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut $30.4K 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 8.0 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey $35.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois $31.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts $32.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Project Management Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California $21.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona $38.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.1 Best In Infrastructure DePaul University Chicago, Illinois $28.6K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.3 Best In Academic University of North Texas Denton, Texas $10.1K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 8.2 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona $34K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now
#5	California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California, Usa3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $63.4K/YrLiving: $20.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Computing and Mathematical ...IELTS7$63.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 15+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 7 by THE in 2024 Ranked 10 by QS in 2025
#6	University of California, Berkeley California, Usa16.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $12.8K/YrLiving: $18K/YrAdmission	Ph.D ChemistryIELTS7.0PTE54$12.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 11+ More Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 9 by THE in 2024 Ranked 12 by QS in 2025
#7	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $52.5K/YrLiving: $19.9K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PsychologyIELTS7.0PTE70$49.5K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 11+ More Programs	8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024 Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $75.8K/YrLiving: $29K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Management Science and Oper...$75.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 8+ More Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 13 by THE in 2024 Ranked 21 by QS in 2025
#9	Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $57K/YrLiving: $20.1K/YrAdmission	Ph.D ChemistryIELTS7$57K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	3.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $39.8K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	Ph.D AccountingGRE324TOEFL100$39.8K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 11+ More Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024 Ranked 11 by QS in 2025

#11	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa3.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $85.3K/YrLiving: $11K/YrAdmission	Ph.D MusicGRE311TOEFL100PTE68$65.5K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(17 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024 Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#12	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa11%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $21.2K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PsychologyIELTS7$21.2K/Yr Course duration: 6 years 6+ More Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024 Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
#13	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.10%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.2K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D EconomicsGRE310IELTS7.0PTE70$41.6K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 76+ More Programs	8.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#14	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $106.5K/YrLiving: $15.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D RoboticsIELTS6.5$106.5K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 30+ More Programs	10.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024 Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#15	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $42.7K/YrLiving: $13.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Electrical and Computer Eng...IELTS7.5$48.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 26+ More Programs	6.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#16	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $21K/YrLiving: $12.1K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Business Administration$18.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#17	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa32.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $64.4K/YrLiving: $17.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Business AdministrationGRE321IELTS7.0$64.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 26 by THE in 2024 Ranked 61 by QS in 2025
#18	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $56.1K/YrLiving: $16K/YrAdmission	Ph.D FinanceIELTS7$56.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 9+ More Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#19	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34.1K/YrLiving: $26.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Data ScienceIELTS7PTE65$34.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024 Ranked 72 by QS in 2025
#20	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31.2K/YrLiving: $13.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D FinanceIELTS7$31.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	9.5/10(9 Users)Ranked 36 by THE in 2024 Ranked 114 by QS in 2025
#21	University of Illinois, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $46.5K/YrLiving: $14.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D FinanceTOEFL104$46.5K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 3+ More Programs	8.3/10(16 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#22	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $48.6K/YrLiving: $16.1K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Computer ScienceTOEFL80PTE54$48.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
#23	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $29.6K/YrLiving: $15.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D BusinessIELTS6.5PTE54$53K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 65+ More Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024 Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#24	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $68.6K/YrLiving: $9.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Computer ScienceIELTS7$68.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 64 by THE in 2024 Ranked 79 by QS in 2025
#25	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $32.1K/YrLiving: $11.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Operations, Supply Chain an...IELTS7$29.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 6+ More Programs	7.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2024 Ranked 155 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.3K/YrLiving: $19.9K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Data Sciences and Operation...GRE310TOEFL90PTE68$22.3K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 5+ More Programs	9.0/10(33 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#27	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $66.7K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	Ph.D. EconomicsTOEFL100$66.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(13 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#28	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.5K/YrLiving: $9.9K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Supply Chain ManagementIELTS6.5PTE59$37.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	9.5/10(10 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#29	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $41.5K/YrLiving: $12.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Organizational Behavior and...IELTS7$41.5K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 6+ More Programs	8.7/10(15 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#30	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.2K/YrLiving: $16.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D ManagementTOEFL80PTE56$33.2K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	6.8/10(7 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#31	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $66.7K/YrLiving: $14.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PhysicsTOEFL79$66.3K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 97+ More Programs	7.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024 Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
#32	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $59.1K/YrLiving: $20.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Microbiology and Molecular ...GMAT730TOEFL100$59.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 35+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 106 by THE in 2024 Ranked 196 by QS in 2025
#33	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25.8K/YrLiving: $9.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D MarketingIELTS7PTE68$25.8K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	9.0/10(16 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#34	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $70.2K/YrLiving: $12.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Materials Science and Engin...GMAT600TOEFL100PTE70$74K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	6.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#35	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.1K/YrLiving: $8.4K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Genetics$18.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 118 by THE in 2024 Ranked 154 by QS in 2025
#36	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa9.48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $57.2K/YrLiving: $18.1K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PhysicsTOEFL90$57.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#37	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $40.9K/YrLiving: $17.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Industrial Engineering and ...IELTS6.5PTE53$40.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(7 Users)Ranked 123 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#38	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.1K/YrLiving: $12.1K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Business Administration - F...TOEFL91$30.1K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 6+ More Programs	7.0/10(14 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#39	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $65.5K/YrLiving: $10.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D FinanceDuolingo120IELTS7$69.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#40	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $49.6K/YrLiving: $13.4K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Business Analytics and Oper...$50.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 145 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#41	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34K/YrLiving: $19.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D ChemistryGRE318TOEFL79PTE60$34K/Yr Course duration: 6 years 18+ More Programs	8.2/10(9 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#42	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa6.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $81.2K/YrLiving: $10.4K/YrAdmission	Ph.D MedicineIELTS7$84.9K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 3+ More Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 161 by THE in 2024 Ranked 243 by QS in 2025
#43	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $86.3K/YrLiving: $6.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PharmacologyIELTS7PTE61$65.5K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 25+ More Programs	5.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 164 by THE in 2024 Ranked 259 by QS in 2025
#44	University of Virginia, Charlottesville Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $49.2K/YrLiving: $15.9K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Business Administration$77.3K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 166 by THE in 2024 Ranked 297 by QS in 2025
#45	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $38.5K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Computer Information System...IELTS6.5PTE60$38.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 20+ More Programs	8.0/10(50 Users)Ranked 182 by THE in 2024 Ranked 200 by QS in 2025
#46	Georgetown University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa12%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $49.1K/YrLiving: $19.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Global, International and C...$49.1K/Yr Course duration: 7 months Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 187 by THE in 2024 Ranked 301 by QS in 2025
#47	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa10.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.8K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D International Relations$30.8K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#48	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $27.1K/YrLiving: $14K/YrAdmission	Ph.D FinanceGRE317IELTS7$27.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 8+ More Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 198 by THE in 2024 Ranked 355 by QS in 2025
#49	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31.8K/YrLiving: $14.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Mechanical EngineeringGRE318IELTS6.5PTE54$31.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#50	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.8K/YrLiving: $13.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Biomedical Sciences - Human...IELTS6.5$50.8K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 68+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 324 by QS in 2025