Top Accounting Universities & Colleges in USA in 2025 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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Bhargavi Ram

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The majority of the universities in the USA offer courses in accounting with various specialisations from which aspiring students can opt. All the top-ranked universities like Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University and the University of California Berkeley are considered the best accounting universities in USA because all offer research programs in accounting. 

The PhD students can opt for a substream of their interest and pursue their course with a chance to collaborate with the industry experts. The students also stand a chance to get fellowship stipends or research and teaching assistantships.

Aspirants looking to pursue an M.B.A. in accounting can opt for the best accounting universities in USA like the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania. The annual tuition fee ranges from INR 65-70 Lakhs. The course is flexible enough for the students to complete other important certifications like CPA or CMA.

For people with a budget crunch, the University of Texas Austin which is ranked 50th by THE offers a one-year master’s degree in Professional Accounting with a tuition fee of around INR 20 Lakhs.

The cost of living in cities with the best accounting universities in USA is around INR 8 Lakhs and above. A rigorous curriculum and opportunities to mingle with industry experts impart immense practical knowledge and research skills that help students sustain themselves in the real world.

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#181Haas School of Business logo

Haas School of Business, Berkeley

California, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $12.8K/YrAdmission Ph.D AccountingIELTS7.0PTE54$12.8K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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Ranked 15 by Financial Times in 2025
#182University of Chicago Booth School of Business logo

University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago

Illinois, Usa23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $80K/YrLiving$15.7K/YrAdmission M.B.A AccountingGMAT600TOEFL100PTE70$84.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 17 by Financial Times in 2025
#183Anderson School of Management logo

Anderson School of Management, Los Angeles

California, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.9K/YrLiving$21.6K/YrAdmission Ph.D AccountingIELTS7$27.9K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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Ranked 19 by Financial Times in 2025
#184Yale School of Management logo

Yale School of Management, New Haven

Connecticut, Usa27%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $67.2K/YrLiving$22.2K/YrAdmission Ph.D AccountingIELTS7.0PTE70$67.2K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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Ranked 24 by Financial Times in 2025
#185Stern School of Business logo

Stern School of Business, New York City

New York, Usa31.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62.7K/YrAdmission M.Sc AccountingDuolingo135TOEFL100$62.7K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 31 by Financial Times in 2025
#186McCombs School of Business logo

McCombs School of Business, Austin

Texas, Usa23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.5K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission B.B.A AccountingSAT1420IELTS6.5$46.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 39 by Financial Times in 2025
#187Goizueta Business School logo

Goizueta Business School, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $59.9K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission Ph.D AccountingGMAT730TOEFL100$59.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 45 by Financial Times in 2025
#188Tepper School of Business logo

Tepper School of Business, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa27%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.8K/YrLiving$17.9K/YrAdmission B.A AccountingDuolingo135IELTS7.5$64.6K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 49 by Financial Times in 2025
#189Marshall Business School logo

Marshall Business School, Los Angeles

California, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.1K/YrLiving$19.6K/YrAdmission M.AccGRE317TOEFL90PTE68$22.3K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 50 by Financial Times in 2025
#190UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School logo

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Chapel Hill

North Carolina, Usa43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41.1K/YrLiving$18.6K/YrAdmission M.AccTOEFL100PTE68$33.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 51 by Financial Times in 2025
#191Owen Graduate School of Management logo

Owen Graduate School of Management, Nashville

Tennessee, Usa40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $71.2K/YrAdmission M.Acc ValuationGRE311TOEFL100PTE70$71.2K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 52 by Financial Times in 2025
#192Scheller College of Business logo

Scheller College of Business, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.2K/YrLiving$14.8K/YrAdmission Ph.D AccountingIELTS7$31.2K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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Ranked 58 by Financial Times in 2025
#193W. P. Carey School of Business logo

W. P. Carey School of Business, Tempe

Arizona, Usa25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.7K/YrAdmission M.Acc Data AnalyticsDuolingo105TOEFL90PTE65$60K/Yr
Course duration: 9 months
1 More Program
Ranked 59 by Financial Times in 2025
#194Mays Business School logo

Mays Business School, College Station

Texas, Usa50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.6K/YrAdmission B.B.A AccountingIELTS6PTE53$51.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
1 More Program
Ranked 70 by Financial Times in 2025
#195Miami Business School logo

Miami Business School, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa33%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $68K/YrAdmission M.AccTOEFL80$72.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 99 by Financial Times in 2025
#196University of Washington-Seattle logo

University of Washington-Seattle, Seattle

Washington, Usa
Tuition:  $38.8K/YrAdmission M.A AccountingDuolingo110TOEFL80$30K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
2+ More Programs
9.3/10(8 Users)
#197University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.8K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission M.AccDuolingo115TOEFL79PTE59$61.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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10.0/10(12 Users)
#198University of South Florida-Tampa logo

University of South Florida-Tampa, Tampa

Florida, Usa41%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.3K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission M.AccDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$26.3K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(9 Users)
#199University of Maine logo

University of Maine, Orono

Maine, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.7K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission B.S Business Administration in A...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$34.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022Ranked 731 by CWUR in 2025
#200Lincoln University logo

Lincoln University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.3K/YrLiving$9.5K/YrAdmission B.S AccountingIELTS5.5PTE95$19.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022