Top 100 Universities in USA

MOEC

03 August 2023

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Overview

Do you want to study in USA and know which university in USA is best?

We all know that the United States is the top choice for international students studying abroad. Every student planning to study in USA wants to get into a top US university.

Selecting top universities in USA offers a plethora of benefits that can significantly affect an individual’s personal and professional growth. US educational institutions provide the highest quality higher education in hospitality and engineering, including computer science, artificial intelligence, and data science, as well as business or management courses.

Although, it is difficult to know how to select the top universities. Therefore, to help you out, we are providing you with the list of top 100 universities in USA, along with how to choose the right university.

How to Choose the Right University?

Choosing the right university is critical for every student as your career will depend on it. However, consideration of the factors such as academic programs, campus culture, location, financial aid, and extracurricular opportunities can help in selecting the best university.

Additionally, visiting the campuses, attending virtual tours, and connecting with current students and alumni to gain insights into university life will also help you to select the best university.

Factors Considered in Ranking

You should consider the factors mentioned below while choosing the best university in USA.

Academic Reputation – You should check the overall academic excellence of the university along with the quality of faculty, research output, university environment, etc.

Student-Faculty Ratio – Before selecting the university, you should also check the student-faculty ratio, as a low student-faculty ratio will ensure personalised attention and strong academic support.

Graduation Rate - Candidates should check the graduation rate of the last 5 years. High graduation rates indicate a supportive and conducive learning environment.

Research Opportunities – If you want to make your career in the research field, then it is important to check the research opportunities provided by the universities. Universities with substantial research facilities foster innovation and cutting-edge discoveries. So, always check the research opportunities that the university provides for international students.

Alumni Success - Alumni success is also a good factor that international students should consider while selecting the best university. The achievements of alumni reflect the university's impact on career growth and professional success.

Top 100 Universities in USA

Considering the factors mentioned above, QS World Global University Ranking 2024 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, the list of top 100 universities in the USA is given as follows:

S.No.	Top US Universities	Place	QS World University Rankings 2024	Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
1.	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	Cambridge	1	5
2.	Harvard University	Cambridge	4	2
3.	Stanford University	Stanford	5	3
4.	University of California, Berkeley (UCB)	Berkeley	10	8
5.	University of Chicago	Chicago	10	13
6.	University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	12	14
7.	Cornell University	Ithaca	13	20
8.	California Institute of Technology (Caltech)	Pasadena	15	6
9.	Yale University	New Haven	16	9
10.	Princeton University	Princeton	17	7
11.	Columbia University	New York City	23	11
12.	Johns Hopkins University	Baltimore	28	15
13.	University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	Los Angeles	29	21
14.	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor	33	23
15.	New York University (NYU)	New York City	38	24
16.	Northwestern University	Evanston	47	26
17.	Carnegie Mellon University	Pittsburgh	52	28
18.	Duke University	Durham	57	25
19.	University of Texas at Austin	Austin	58	50
20.	University of California, San Diego (UCSD)	San Diego	62	32
21.	University of Washington	Seattle	63	26
22.	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Champaign	64	48
23.	Brown University	Providence	73	61
24.	Pennsylvania State University	University Park	83	151
25.	Boston University	Boston	93	71
26.	Georgia Institute of Technology	Atlanta	88	38
27.	Purdue University	West Lafayette	99	127
28.	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Madison	102	81
29.	University of Southern California	Los Angeles	116	65
30.	University of California, Davis	Davis	118	63
31.	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill	132	69
32.	Texas A&M University	College Station	134	181
33.	Michigan State University	East Lansing	136	106
34.	Rice University	Houston	145	147
35.	Ohio State University	Columbus	151	112
36.	Washington University in St Louis	St. Louis	154	57
37.	University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara	163	64
38.	Emory University	Atlanta	166	82
39.	University of Florida	Gainesville	168	151
40.	University of Maryland	College Park	169	104
41.	Arizona State University	Tempe	179	156
42.	University of Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	222	144
43.	University of Minnesota, Twin Cities	Minneapolis	195	101
44.	University of Rochester	Rochester	224	154
45.	Dartmouth College	Hanover	237	123
46.	The University of Massachusetts, Amherst	Amherst	245	191
47.	Case Western Reserve University	Cleveland	255	134
48.	University of Virginia	Charlottesville	260	156
49.	Vanderbilt University	Nashville	261	98
50.	University of Colorado Boulder	Boulder	264	148
51.	University of California, Irvine	Irvine	268	95
52.	North Carolina State University	Raleigh	274	351-400
53.	University of Miami	Miami	278	194
54.	The University of Arizona	Tucson	285	180
55.	Georgetown University	Washington D.C.	297	136
56.	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Brunswick	299	201-250
57.	Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University	Blacksburg	302	251-300
58.	University of Notre Dame	Notre Dame	304	201-250
59.	Indiana University Bloomington	Bloomington	313	170
60.	University of Illinois at Chicago	Chicago	317	251-300
61.	University of California, Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	332	192
62.	George Washinton University	Washington D.C.	340	201-250
63.	Yeshiva University	New York City	369	-
64.	Northeastern University	Boston	375	168
65.	Tufts University	Medford	312	151
66.	University of Hawaii	Honolulu	386	251-300
67.	Stony Brook University	Stony Brook	396	301-350
68.	Iowa State University	Ames	400	401-500
69.	University of California, Riverside	Riverside	404	251-300
70.	Colorado State University	Fort Collins	409	401-500
71.	University of Kansas	Lawrence	410	401-500
72.	Washington State University	Pullman	419	351-400
73.	University of Utah	Salt Lake City	441	251-300
74.	University of Connecticut	Storrs	444	401-500
75.	The University of Tennessee	Knoxville	446	301-350
76.	Florida State University	Tallahassee	461	301-350
77.	Colorado School of Mines	Golden	465	401-500
78.	Illinois Institute of Technology	Chicago	469	401-500
79.	Missouri University of Science & Technology	Rolla	480	501-600
80.	University of Buffalo, SUNY	Buffalo	491	301-350
81.	University of Iowa	Iowa City	491	301-350
82.	Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy	494	-
83.	University of Delaware	Newark	498	351-400
84.	Oregon State University	Corvallis	505	-
85.	The University of Georgia	Athens	514	601-800
86.	University of Texas Dallas	Richardson	520	351-400
87.	City University of New York	New York City	545	-
88.	Lehigh University	Bethlehem	548	601-800
89.	University of Nebraska - Lincoln	Lincoln	551	401-500
90.	Florida International University	Miami	556	501-600
91.	University of South Florida	Tampa	563	201-250
92.	University of South Carolina	Columbia	575	501-600
93.	University of Missouri, Columbia	Columbia	586	601-800
94.	University of Central Florida	Orlando	593	601-800
95.	Tulane University	New Orleans	600	351-400
96.	Drexel University	Philadelphia	601-610	301-350
97.	Stevens Institute of Technology	Hoboken	621-630	501-600
98.	Boston College	Chestnut Hill	631-640	251-300
99.	University of New Mexico	Albuquerque	631-640	351-400
100.	New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)	Newark	631-640	-

FAQs

Q1. What is the best University in 2024?

Ans. According to the World University Ranking 2024, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the best university in the world.

Q2. Why do US universities outperform those in India?

Ans. In comparison to India, the United States offers students significantly greater facilities and resources. The accessibility of post-graduation work options is another crucial factor. Further, the United States boasts a robust economy and a wide range of career opportunities.

Q3. What is the top 5 university in USA?

Ans. The top 5 universities in USA are Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, Stanford University, University of California Berkeley (UCB), and the University of Chicago.

Q4. Which university has more international students in the USA?

Ans. New York University has more than 20,000 international students from 140+ countries. Of all American universities, NYU had the most number of overseas students of all USA Universities during the 2022–2023 academic year.

Conclusion

Selecting the perfect university from the top 100 institutions in the USA can be challenging. Still, you can make an informed decision with thorough research and an understanding of your goals.

Moreover, remember that the rankings are only a starting point, and each university has unique strengths. Embrace this exciting journey and find the university that aligns with your passions, interests, and career aspirations.

If you are still unsure or would like to get deeper insight, we encourage you to have a word with our team of expert counsellors at Meridean Overseas Education Consultants (MOEC). If you are unable to travel to our offices, we offer online counselling services via our website.

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