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Ranked 17 by THE in 2024, Columbia University is renowned for its master’s degree in actuarial science with an annual tuition fee of INR 29 Lakhs. With a low acceptance rate of 3.9%, the applicants are expected to have good SOP, LOR and resumes along with good academic excellence. 
The University of Wisconsin Madison is recognised for its bachelor’s degree program in business administration with a specialisation in actuarial science. One who wishes to delve into concepts of quantitative risk management can opt for a master’s degree from Ohio State University.
 

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#1University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $88K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission M.B.A Actuarial ScienceDuolingo135TOEFL100$88K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 14 by THE in 2026Ranked 15 by QS in 2026
#2Columbia University logo

Columbia University, New York City

New York, Usa4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $98.9K/YrAdmission MS Actuarial ScienceTOEFL100$98.9K/Yr
Course duration: 16 months
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7.0/10(22 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2026Ranked 38 by QS in 2026
#3Umich-Ann Arbor logo

Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor

Michigan, Usa18%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.9K/YrLiving$15.3K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial MathematicsDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54$60.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(17 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2026Ranked 45 by QS in 2026
#4UI-Urbana logo

UI-Urbana, Urbana

Illinois, Usa43.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.9K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial ScienceDuolingo105IELTS6.5$46.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(19 Users)Ranked 41 by THE in 2026Ranked 70 by QS in 2026
#5University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.7K/YrLiving$15.8K/YrAdmission B.B.A Business - Actuarial Scien...Duolingo115IELTS6.5$42.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(21 Users)Ranked 53 by THE in 2026Ranked 110 by QS in 2026
#6UC-Santa Barbara logo

UC-Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

California, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.7K/YrLiving$15.2K/YrAdmission B.S/M.Sc Actuarial ScienceDuolingo115TOEFL80$15.7K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2026Ranked 179 by QS in 2026
#7Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa11%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $69.7K/YrLiving$15.4K/YrAdmission M.S Actuarial ScienceDuolingo115TOEFL84$69.7K/Yr
Course duration: 16 months
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8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 76 by THE in 2026Ranked 88 by QS in 2026
#8Purdue University logo

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Indiana, Usa50.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.1K/YrLiving$12.8K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial ScienceSAT1170IELTS6.0$31.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(18 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2026Ranked 88 by QS in 2026
#9Michigan State University logo

Michigan State University, East Lansing

Michigan, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.4K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial ScienceSAT1280TOEFL79PTE59$45.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.0/10(14 Users)Ranked 105 by THE in 2026Ranked 161 by QS in 2026
#10Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa57.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41.3K/YrLiving$14.7K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial ScienceGMAT21TOEFL79$41.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 108 by THE in 2026Ranked 190 by QS in 2026
#11Pennsylvania State University logo

Pennsylvania State University, State College

Pennsylvania, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $43.3K/YrLiving$11.3K/YrAdmission B.A Actuarial ScienceSAT1140IELTS6.5$43.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(18 Users)Ranked 108 by THE in 2026Ranked 82 by QS in 2026
#12University of Pittsburgh logo

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa49.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.1K/YrLiving$13.4K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial MathematicsDuolingo125TOEFL90$40.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 156 by THE in 2026Ranked 281 by QS in 2026
#13Arizona State University logo

Arizona State University, Tempe

Arizona, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.5K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission M.S Actuarial ScienceDuolingo105TOEFL90PTE65$26.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(66 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 173 by QS in 2026
#14University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32K/YrLiving$10.2K/YrAdmission B.S Mathematics: Actuarial Scien...SAT500TOEFL70PTE50$32K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(23 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 410 by QS in 2026
#15University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa, Iowa City

Iowa, Usa84.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.6K/YrLiving$10.4K/YrAdmission M.S Actuarial ScienceDuolingo120TOEFL81PTE68$19.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 530 by QS in 2026
#16Florida State University logo

Florida State University, Tallahassee

Florida, Usa25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.7K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial ScienceDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE55$18.7K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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6.3/10(20 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 549 by QS in 2026
#17Siena College logo

Siena College, Loudonville

New York, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.4K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial ScienceDuolingo115IELTS6.5$51.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 607 by QS in 2026
#18University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut, Storrs

Connecticut, Usa53.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41.4K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission M.S Mathematics - Actuarial Sci...Duolingo110TOEFL79PTE60$41.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(10 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 534 by QS in 2026
#19University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware, Newark

Delaware, Usa65.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $37.7K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial SciencesSAT1370IELTS6.5$37.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 553 by QS in 2026
#20University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida, Orlando

Florida, Usa43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission B.S Actuarial ScienceDuolingo120TOEFL80$21K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(21 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 701 by QS in 2026