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#1Stanford University logo

Stanford University, Stanford

California, Usa3.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $65.1K/YrLiving$33.2K/YrAdmission B.A Public PolicyDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE68$65.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 1 by THE in 2024
#2Princeton University logo

Princeton University, Princeton

New Jersey, Usa4.49%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62.4K/YrLiving$18.6K/YrAdmission B.A Public Policy and Internatio...TOEFL100$62.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 5 by THE in 2024
#3University of Chicago logo

University of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $67.4K/YrLiving$29K/YrAdmission B.A Public PolicyTOEFL100PTE54$67.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 11 by THE in 2024
#4Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62.3K/YrLiving$13.8K/YrAdmission B.S Engineering and Public Polic...IELTS7.5$62.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 60 by THE in 2024
#5Duke University logo

Duke University, Durham

North Carolina, Usa32.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.4K/YrLiving$17.7K/YrAdmission B.A Public Policy StudiesSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70$63.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 29 by THE in 2024
#6New York University logo

New York University, New York City

New York, Usa31.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62.8K/YrLiving$6.6K/YrAdmission B.A Public PolicySAT1350TOEFL90PTE62$62.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(17 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024
#7Georgia Institute of Technology logo

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.4K/YrLiving$13.6K/YrAdmission B.Sc Public PolicyIELTS7$33.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.5/10(9 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#8University of Illinois logo

University of Illinois, Urbana

Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.9K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission B.S Public Policy and LawDuolingo105IELTS6.5$46.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(16 Users)Ranked 56 by THE in 2024
#9University of California logo

University of California, Santa Barbara

California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.7K/YrLiving$15.2K/YrAdmission B.A History of Public PolicySAT1280TOEFL80$15.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 77 by THE in 2024
#10University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.6K/YrLiving$11.6K/YrAdmission B.A Public PolicyDuolingo130IELTS7.5$19.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 30 by THE in 2024
#11University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.5K/YrLiving$19.9K/YrAdmission B.S Public PolicySAT1360TOEFL100PTE68$33.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(33 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024
#12Vanderbilt University logo

Vanderbilt University, Nashville

Tennessee, Usa6.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $65K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.A Public Policy StudiesSAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70$65K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#13Emory University logo

Emory University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $59.9K/YrLiving$20.2K/YrAdmission B.S Public Policy and AnalysisSAT1530TOEFL100$59.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#14Michigan State University logo

Michigan State University, East Lansing

Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.4K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission B.A Public PolicySAT1280TOEFL79PTE59$45.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024
#15Pennsylvania State University logo

Pennsylvania State University, State College

Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.9K/YrLiving$11.3K/YrAdmission B.S Education and Public PolicySAT1140IELTS6.5$45.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.2/10(7 Users)Ranked 84 by THE in 2024
#16University of Pittsburgh logo

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.1K/YrLiving$13.4K/YrAdmission B.A Public ServiceTOEFL90$40.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#17University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41K/YrLiving$19.2K/YrAdmission B.A Political Science: Law & Pub...TOEFL70PTE53$41K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(9 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024
#18University of Virginia logo

University of Virginia, Charlottesville

Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $66K/YrLiving$15.9K/YrAdmission B.A Public Policy and LeadershipTOEFL90PTE54$66K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 166 by THE in 2024Ranked 297 by QS in 2025
#19University of Illinois logo

University of Illinois, Chicago

Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.8K/YrLiving$14.6K/YrAdmission B.A Public PolicySAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54$47.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#20Rutgers University - New Jersey logo

Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick

New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.4K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A Public and Non profit Admini...SAT1300TOEFL79PTE53$32.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(3 Users)
#21University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.1K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.S Political Science - Public P...Duolingo105IELTS6.5$31.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#22University of California logo

University of California, Riverside

California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.1K/YrLiving$15.5K/YrAdmission B.A Public Policy - Economic Pol...IELTS6$13.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#23University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida, Tampa

Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.3K/YrLiving$8.8K/YrAdmission B.A General Studies - Public Adm...TOEFL79PTE53$17.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#24University of Tennessee logo

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tennessee, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.3K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission B.A Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE53$33.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#25University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.3K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission B.A Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE60$28.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#26Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.8K/YrLiving$13.4K/YrAdmission B.S Public PolicySAT1095IELTS6PTE58$20.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#27University of Oregon logo

University of Oregon, Eugene

Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $44.6K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission B.A Planning, Public Policy and ...IELTS7PTE46$44.6K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#28George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/YrLiving$15.7K/YrAdmission B.S Public AdministrationSAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59$34.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#29Florida International University logo

Florida International University, Miami

Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19K/YrLiving$10.9K/YrAdmission B.A Public AdministrationSAT1020TOEFL80$19K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#30University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware, Newark

Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $37.7K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission B.A Public PolicySAT1370IELTS6.5$37.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#31Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.7K/YrLiving$15.9K/YrAdmission B.A Policy StudiesDuolingo110IELTS6.5$63.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#32American University logo

American University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.7K/YrLiving$15.9K/YrAdmission B.A Performing Arts: TheatreTOEFL80PTE53$55.7K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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6.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#33Texas State University logo

Texas State University, San Marcos

Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.5K/YrLiving$9.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE52$24.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#34Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33.3K/YrLiving$12.7K/YrAdmission B.A International Public PolicySAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53$33.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(4 Users)
#35Wayne State University logo

Wayne State University, Detroit

Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.2K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission B.A Public AffairsSAT1230IELTS6.5$31.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#36University at Albany logo

University at Albany, Albany

New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.9K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission B.A Public Policy & ManagementIELTS6.0PTE50$31.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.5/10(4 Users)
#37University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi, University

Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.4K/YrLiving$10.5K/YrAdmission B.A Public Policy LeadershipTOEFL79PTE53$28.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#38Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.9K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.A Political Science (Concentra...IELTS6.5PTE65$39.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#39Swarthmore College logo

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore

Pennsylvania, Usa9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62K/YrLiving$15K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Public PolicyIELTS6.5$62K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#40Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $52.4K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A Public AdministrationSAT1370IELTS6.5$52.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#41University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.1K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission B.A Public Policy StudiesIELTS6.5$60.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#42Northern Arizona University logo

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff

Arizona, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.9K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission B.A Public AdministrationSAT1135IELTS6PTE56$29.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.8/10(3 Users)
#43Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis logo

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis

Indiana, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.2K/YrLiving$9.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Policy StudiesDuolingo90IELTS5.5$34.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 201 by US News in 2024
#44Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.1K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission B.A Political Science (Public Po...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48$30.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(10 Users)
#45Rochester Institute of Technology logo

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester

New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $56.1K/YrLiving$12.7K/YrAdmission B.A Public PolicyIELTS6.5PTE58$56.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#46University of Texas logo

University of Texas, San Antonio

Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.6K/YrLiving$11.2K/YrAdmission B.A Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE58$20.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#47San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University, San Diego

California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.2K/YrLiving$21.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Public AdministrationIELTS6.0PTE54$25.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.7/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#48Miami University logo

Miami University, Oxford

Ohio, Usa89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.8K/YrLiving$13.2K/YrAdmission B.A Public AdministrationSAT1220TOEFL80PTE53$40.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.8/10(2 Users)
#49Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33K/YrLiving$12.8K/YrAdmission B.S Public ServiceTOEFL80PTE60$33K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#50University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, St. Louis

Missouri, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $37.6K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission B.S Public Policy and Administra...TOEFL79PTE53$37.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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