Top MPA Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $60.6K/YrLiving: $13.6K/YrAdmission	MPATOEFL100$61.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 5 by THE in 2026 Ranked 5 by QS in 2026
#2	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $84.9K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	M.P.ADuolingo135TOEFL100$84.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 14 by THE in 2026 Ranked 15 by QS in 2026
#3	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $46.7K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission	MPAIELTS7.0$46.7K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2026 Ranked 16 by QS in 2026
#4	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $71.4K/YrAdmission	MPADuolingo135TOEFL110$71.4K/Yr Course duration: 21 months Programs	7.0/10(22 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2026 Ranked 38 by QS in 2026
Partner Colleges 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona $30.3K 1st Year Fees MS Computer Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Faculty University of Illinois-Chicago Chicago, Illinois $27.3K 1st Year Fees MS Business Analytics Apply Now 7.8 Best In Infrastructure University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona $23.4K 1st Year Fees MS Data Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure UM-Baltimore County Baltimore, Maryland $27.1K 1st Year Fees Master of Professional Studies Data Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts $29.2K 1st Year Fees MS Project Management Apply Now 7.2 Best In Faculty University at Albany Albany, New York $22.2K 1st Year Fees MS Data Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Social Life San Jose State University San Jose, California $10.5K 1st Year Fees MS Computer Science Apply Now 6.8 Best In Infrastructure Pace University New York City, New York $60.8K 1st Year Fees MBA Business Analytics Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, California $17.1K 1st Year Fees MS Computer Science Apply Now 8.0 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey $40.7K 1st Year Fees MS Data Science Apply Now
#5	New York University, New York City New York, Usa9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $53.9K/YrLiving: $6.6K/YrAdmission	M.P.A Public and Nonprofit Manag...Duolingo135TOEFL100$53.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(24 Users)Ranked 31 by THE in 2026 Ranked 55 by QS in 2026
#6	UT-Austin, Austin Texas, Usa27%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $26.6K/YrLiving: $17.1K/YrAdmission	M.P.A -GRE312TOEFL79$26.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(15 Users)Ranked 50 by THE in 2026 Ranked 68 by QS in 2026
#7	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa61%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $66.3K/YrLiving: $15.2K/YrAdmission	M.P.ADuolingo120IELTS7$66.3K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 108 by THE in 2026 Ranked 190 by QS in 2026
#8	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa86%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34K/YrLiving: $16.8K/YrAdmission	M.P.ATOEFL79PTE60$34K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(18 Users)Ranked 138 by THE in 2026 Ranked 287 by QS in 2026
#9	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.4K/YrLiving: $14K/YrAdmission	M.P.AGRE300TOEFL100$35.4K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(9 Users)Ranked 198 by THE in 2026 Ranked 306 by QS in 2026
#10	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.8K/YrLiving: $13.7K/YrAdmission	M.P.ADuolingo125TOEFL80$50.8K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026 Ranked 314 by QS in 2026

#11	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa	Tuition: $35.2K/YrAdmission	M.P.ADuolingo110TOEFL105$35.2K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.7/10(10 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026 Ranked 540 by QS in 2026
#12	Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.3K/YrLiving: $17K/YrAdmission	M.P.A Public Administration and ...GRE310IELTS7.5PTE53$33.3K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026 Ranked 358 by QS in 2026
#13	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.7K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	M.P.ADuolingo115TOEFL79PTE53$33.7K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026 Ranked 328 by QS in 2026
#14	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa39.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.1K/YrLiving: $16.1K/YrAdmission	M.P.ADuolingo110TOEFL80$33.1K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(18 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026 Ranked 272 by QS in 2026
#15	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa37.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.2K/YrLiving: $11.7K/YrAdmission	M.P.AGRE297TOEFL80$30.2K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026 Ranked 525 by QS in 2026
#16	University of Colorado-Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.8K/YrLiving: $4.9K/YrAdmission	M.P.ADuolingo105TOEFL79PTE58$17.8K/Yr Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026 Ranked 851 by QS in 2026
#17	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.3K/YrAdmission	M.P.AIELTS6.5$33.3K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(13 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026 Ranked 781 by QS in 2026
#18	University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City Missouri, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $38.6K/YrLiving: $15K/YrAdmission	M.P.ADuolingo105TOEFL79$38.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2026 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#19	UT-Arlington, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $11K/YrLiving: $14.4K/YrAdmission	M.P.ADuolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$11K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#20	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $57.7K/YrLiving: $15.9K/YrAdmission	M.P.A Key Executive LeadershipDuolingo120TOEFL80PTE53$57.7K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026 Ranked 587 by QS in 2026