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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#121Florida Atlantic University logo

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Florida, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.2K/YrLiving$11.9K/YrAdmission M.A Political ScienceDuolingo110IELTS6$19.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(6 Users)
#122SIU-Carbondale logo

SIU-Carbondale, Carbondale

Illinois, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.4K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Political Science - Inte...IELTS6.5PTE54$24.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(1 User)
#123University of Rhode Island logo

University of Rhode Island, Kingston

Rhode Island, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.8K/YrLiving$16.1K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE53$36.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)
#124University of Wyoming logo

University of Wyoming, Laramie

Wyoming, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.8K/YrLiving$14K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Political ScienceDuolingo100IELTS6$20.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(1 User)
#125Old Dominion University logo

Old Dominion University, Norfolk

Virginia, Usa90.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.2K/YrLiving$11.3K/YrAdmission B.S Political ScienceDuolingo120TOEFL79PTE53$32.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#126Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa90.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33K/YrLiving$12.8K/YrAdmission B.S Political ScienceDuolingo110TOEFL80PTE60$33K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(4 Users)
#127Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.8K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE60$54.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 96 by US News in 2025
#128College of William & Mary logo

College of William & Mary, Williamsburg

Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $43.4K/YrLiving$11.8K/YrAdmission B.A GovernmentDuolingo95IELTS6PTE51$43.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(1 User)
#129Clark University logo

Clark University, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $57.4K/YrLiving$8.9K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceSAT1048IELTS6.5PTE61$57.4K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.0/10(8 Users)
#130Montana State University logo

Montana State University, Billings

Montana, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.4K/YrLiving$7.8K/YrAdmission B.S Political ScienceDuolingo110IELTS5.5PTE48$31.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026
#131Nova Southeastern University logo

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale

Florida, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.2K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission M.S National Security Affairs an...GRE297TOEFL80PTE54$26.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#132University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24K/YrLiving$10.8K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo95TOEFL61PTE50$24K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(4 Users)
#133Central Michigan University logo

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant

Michigan, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21K/YrLiving$9.7K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceSAT1190TOEFL79PTE68$21K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026Ranked 1401 by QS in 2026
#134The New School logo

The New School, New York City

New York, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $44.7K/YrLiving$18.6K/YrAdmission B.A PoliticsDuolingo115IELTS7.0PTE68$55.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(1 User)
#135Clarkson University logo

Clarkson University, Potsdam

New York, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.5K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission M.S Environmental Politics and G...Duolingo115TOEFL80PTE56$45K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#136San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University, San Diego

California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.7K/YrLiving$19.5K/YrAdmission M.A Political ScienceDuolingo105TOEFL80PTE58$10.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(10 Users)
#137Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University logo

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee

Florida, Usa36%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.5K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.A Political Science (B.A.)Duolingo120TOEFL8-$16.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026Ranked 1933 by CWUR in 2025
#138University of South Dakota logo

University of South Dakota, Vermillion

South Dakota, Usa99%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.3K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission B.S Political ScienceIELTS6.0PTE47$13.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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4.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2026Ranked 1588 by CWUR in 2025
#139Rowan University logo

Rowan University, Glassboro

New Jersey, Usa77.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.2K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceTOEFL70PTE50$22.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(4 Users)
#140University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.4K/YrLiving$9.4K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo95IELTS6.0PTE44$22.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1200 by THE in 2026Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019