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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#61University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.6K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission M.A AccountingDuolingo115TOEFL80PTE60$18.9K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.2/10(3 Users)
#62Siena College logo

Siena College, Loudonville

New York, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.4K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S AccountingDuolingo115IELTS6.5$51.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 607 by QS in 2026
#63USF-Petersburg logo

USF-Petersburg, St. Petersburg

Florida, Usa27%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.6K/YrLiving$10.8K/YrAdmission M.AccDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE53$15.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 654 by QS in 2026
#64University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut, Storrs

Connecticut, Usa53.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.6K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.S AccountingSAT1315TOEFL79$39.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(10 Users)
#65Iowa State University logo

Iowa State University, Ames

Iowa, Usa89.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.4K/YrLiving$10.8K/YrAdmission M.A AccountingDuolingo120TOEFL100PTE68$32.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.0/10(2 Users)
#66USC-Columbia logo

USC-Columbia, Columbia

South Carolina, Usa61.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.6K/YrLiving$17.6K/YrAdmission M.A AccountancyDuolingo120TOEFL80PTE53$22.3K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(4 Users)
#67University of Oregon logo

University of Oregon, Eugene

Oregon, Usa85.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $37.8K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission M.AccGRE307IELTS7PTE46$31K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.2/10(1 User)
#68George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa88.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.4K/YrLiving$15.7K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE67$37.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 951 by QS in 2026
#69UH-Houston logo

UH-Houston, Houston

Texas, Usa66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission M.S AccountancyDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47$50.7K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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7.0/10(15 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 556 by QS in 2026
#70University of Tennessee logo

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tennessee, Usa46%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.1K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission M.A AccountancyDuolingo120TOEFL80PTE53$48.8K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.7/10(2 Users)
#71University of Kentucky logo

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Kentucky, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.4K/YrLiving$16K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingDuolingo115IELTS6.5$35.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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10.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 781 by QS in 2026
#72Florida International University logo

Florida International University, Miami

Florida, Usa59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.7K/YrLiving$10.9K/YrAdmission M.A AccountingGRE304TOEFL80$18.4K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.0/10(5 Users)
#73Tulane University logo

Tulane University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.4K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingTOEFL90$39.4K/Yr
Course duration: 9 months
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7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 597 by QS in 2026
#74University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware, Newark

Delaware, Usa65.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.3K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission M.Sc AccountingDuolingo110TOEFL100$34.5K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 553 by QS in 2026
#75University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida, Orlando

Florida, Usa43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.7K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingDuolingo120IELTS6.5$21.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(21 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 701 by QS in 2026
#76Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/YrLiving$8.4K/YrAdmission M.AccDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE53$34.9K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(14 Users)
#77Drexel University logo

Drexel University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.7K/YrLiving$6.5K/YrAdmission B.S AccountingDuolingo110TOEFL90$60.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(16 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 711 by QS in 2026
#78Washington State University logo

Washington State University, Pullman

Washington, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.6K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission B.AccDuolingo105IELTS6.5$45.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)
#79University of Texas Dallas logo

University of Texas Dallas, Richardson

Texas, Usa65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $105.3K/YrLiving$15.1K/YrAdmission M.S AccountingGRE308IELTS6.5PTE67$52.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 597 by QS in 2026
#80Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.1K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission M.A AccountancyDuolingo110IELTS7PTE65$40.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)