Top Political Science Universities & Colleges in USA in 2025 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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Some of the best political science universities in USA offer courses that assure a promising career in the field. A rigorous curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with various national and international organisations impart the key skills needed to understand the fundamentals and functioning of these institutions.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is renowned for its research projects and internship opportunities along with the dual degree options.

The University of Chicago offers a unique blend of computational analysis and public policy courses where students can specialise in econometrics, machine learning, visualisation and application development which are involved in the policy realm.

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#241Reed College logo

Reed College, Portland

Oregon, Usa25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $69K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Political ScienceSAT1325TOEFL110$69K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1703 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 105 by FORBES in 2019
#242Umass-Dartmouth logo

Umass-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth

Massachusetts, Usa92.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.9K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.S International PoliticsDuolingo105IELTS6PTE53$40.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1714 by CWUR in 2025
#243Claremont Graduate University logo

Claremont Graduate University, Claremont

California, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $97K/YrAdmission M.A International Political Econ...Duolingo125IELTS7PTE66$97K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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10.0/10(1 User)
#244Grinnell College logo

Grinnell College, Grinnell

Iowa, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $67.6K/YrLiving$12.4K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo125IELTS7$67.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1719 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 80 by FORBES in 2019
#245DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa
Tuition:  $34.4K/YrAdmission M.S Economics and Policy Analysi...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53$23.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 1727 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 244 by FORBES in 2019
#246Appalachian State University logo

Appalachian State University, Boone

North Carolina, Usa42.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.6K/YrLiving$8.2K/YrAdmission M.A Political ScienceIELTS6.5$16.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1777 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#247Western Washington University logo

Western Washington University, Bellingham

Washington, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.7K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission B.A Political Science - Social S...Duolingo105IELTS6.5$17.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 258 by FORBES in 2019
#248Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University, Normal

Illinois, Usa89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.1K/YrLiving$11.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.5PTE56$24.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(4 Users)
#249UL-Lafayette logo

UL-Lafayette, Lafayette

Louisiana, Usa89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.2K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$63.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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4.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1807 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 555 by FORBES in 2019
#250University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Wilmington

North Carolina, Usa20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20K/YrLiving$10.5K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceIELTS7PTE54$20K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(1 User)
#251Ohio Wesleyan University logo

Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware

Ohio, Usa4.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.3K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A Politics and GovernmentDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$53.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1850 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 462 by FORBES in 2019
#252St. John's University logo

St. John's University, Jamaica

New York, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.4K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission B.A Legal Studies, Government an...Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE46$51.4K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1860 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 407 by FORBES in 2019
#253Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw

Georgia, Usa69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.S Political ScienceSAT1160TOEFL79PTE58$17K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1861 by CWUR in 2025
#254Marshall University logo

Marshall University, Huntington

West Virginia, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.3K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo90TOEFL61$20.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1863 by CWUR in 2025
#255Trinity University logo

Trinity University, San Antonio

Texas, Usa26%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.4K/YrLiving$13.1K/YrAdmission B.S Political ScienceDuolingo130IELTS7$51.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 1867 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 143 by FORBES in 2019
#256James Madison University logo

James Madison University, Harrisonburg

Virginia, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.6K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE58$35.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#257Brooklyn College logo

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn

New York, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.6K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo85IELTS6.0PTE44$18.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1926 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 362 by FORBES in 2019
#258Towson University logo

Towson University, Towson

Maryland, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $56.7K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE57$56.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 1934 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#259East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Tennessee, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.1K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission B.S Political ScienceDuolingo95IELTS5.5PTE43$29.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1977 by CWUR in 2025
#260College of Charleston logo

College of Charleston, Charleston

South Carolina, Usa35.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.4K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo105IELTS6.5$36.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1983 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 323 by FORBES in 2019