The United States of America is home to a majority of top-tier universities that offer engineering courses in leading disciplines like mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, software engineering and many more.

Some of the best software engineering universities in USA include renowned universities like:

  • Harvard University ranked first by THE in 2024 provides a two-year master’s program with an emphasis on developing interdisciplinary connectivity and research opportunities. With an acceptance rate of just 7% a noteworthy score of above 7 in IELTS proves beneficial for young aspirants to enter their dream university.
  • Carnegie Mellon University is recognised for its contribution to the field of software engineering, and it’s curriculum that entwines theoretical and professional foundation. The annual tuition fee is around INR 45 Lakhs.
  • The University of Washington and the University of Texas Austin also established as some of the best software engineering universities in USA extend similar master’s programs that have a better acceptance rate above 40% and lower tuition fees.
  • The unique project-driven courses of Arizona State University blend concepts of innovative solution development for real-world problems. This provides a well-rounded knowledge for career advancements.
  • Placing itself top in the list of best software engineering universities in USA, North Carolina State University handles a one-year master’s track course that targets keeping in par with the upcoming modern software technologies.

Pursuing a software engineering course from the top universities in USA gives young aspirants an upper hand in starting their careers in industry giants with guaranteed wholesome packages.

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#1University of Illinois-Chicago logo

University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.8K/YrLiving$14.6K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science with Softwa...SAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54$47.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 334 by QS in 2026
#2University of Miami logo

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $58.1K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Engineering - Softw...Duolingo125IELTS6.5$58.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 314 by QS in 2026
#3George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/YrLiving$15.7K/YrAdmission B.S Applied Computer Science - S...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE59$34.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 951 by QS in 2026
#4State University of New York Polytechnic Institute logo

State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, Albany

New York, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.7K/YrLiving$12.4K/YrAdmission B.S Interactive Media and Game D...Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE53$18.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 501 by THE in 2025
#5Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa44%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $52.4K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission Ph.D Computer Science and Softwa...IELTS6.5PTE53$52.4K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2025Ranked 851 by QS in 2026
#6Michigan Technological University logo

Michigan Technological University, Houghton

Michigan, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.7K/YrLiving$10.5K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science: Software E...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$42.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2026Ranked 801 by ARWU in 2022
#7Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa47.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50.3K/YrLiving$14.1K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science with Game P...Duolingo115IELTS6.5$50.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#8Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.1K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science (Game Progr...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48$30.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 601 by ARWU in 2022
#9Seattle University logo

Seattle University, Seattle

Washington, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50K/YrLiving$12.1K/YrAdmission M.Sc Computer Science - Software...Duolingo120IELTS6.5$50K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 162 by FORBES in 2019
#10DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.2K/YrLiving$19.1K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science - Software ...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53$45.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 1727 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 244 by FORBES in 2019
#11Marist College logo

Marist College, Poughkeepsie

New York, Usa63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.7K/YrLiving$15.1K/YrAdmission M.S Computer Science - Software ...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE58$29.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 189 by FORBES in 2019
#12Point Loma Nazarene University logo

Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego

California, Usa82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.3K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission B.A Computer Science - Software ...GMAT110IELTS6.5$45.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 263 by FORBES in 2019
#13Juniata College logo

Juniata College, Huntingdon

Pennsylvania, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $57.5K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Programming - Secon...Duolingo110TOEFL80$57.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 269 by FORBES in 2019
#14Messiah University logo

Messiah University, Mechanicsburg

Pennsylvania, Usa79.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.2K/YrLiving$10.2K/YrAdmission B.S Computer and Information Sci...SAT1196TOEFL80$42.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 291 by FORBES in 2019
#15Bradley University logo

Bradley University, Peoria

Illinois, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.7K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission M.S Computer Science and Informa...IELTS6.5PTE58$32.7K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#16University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Wisconsin, Usa60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.5K/YrLiving$7.5K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science, Software E...Duolingo115TOEFL75$18.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 368 by FORBES in 2019
#17Loyola University logo

Loyola University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50.3K/YrLiving$12.7K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science with Game P...Duolingo115IELTS6.5$50.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#18Ashland University logo

Ashland University, Ashland

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.9K/YrLiving$9.7K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Arts and Graphic Pr...Duolingo95IELTS6PTE50$29.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 495 by FORBES in 2019
#19Sam Houston State University logo

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville

Texas, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.6K/YrLiving$9.2K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Software Engineerin...Duolingo105TOEFL79$19.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 537 by FORBES in 2019
#20Indiana University of Pennsylvania logo

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana

Pennsylvania, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.2K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science, Software E...Duolingo90IELTS5.5PTE46$11.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 617 by FORBES in 2019