United States — university guide
The 242 universities in the United States in 2026
An informative guide to the 242 higher education institutions in the United States: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
242
Universities
173
Public
69
Private
#2
Best ranking
Harvard University
10,000 USD
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in the United States
Based on the 224 universities in the United States that published their fees.
Min10,000 USDMax69,906 USD
Universities in the United States: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
173
Public universities
The public institutions in the United States
173universities
69
Private universities
The private institutions in the United States
69universities
208
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
208universities
224
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
224universities
242
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
242universities
64
Programs
Fields offered in the United States
64programs
List of universities in the United States in 2026
242 universities listedWest Virginia University Institute of Technology
Public1 1 program· Public university specialized in engineering and technology.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
#2Private15 15 programs· Private Massachusetts university, global leader in engineering and technology.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
#743Public14 14 programs· Public university, specialized in engineering, technology, and architecture.
Stevens Institute of Technology
#451Private16 16 programs· Private New Jersey university specializing in engineering, technology, and management.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
#218Public17 17 programs· Public Virginia university, leader in engineering, technology, and agriculture.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
#699Private16 16 programs· Private Massachusetts university specializing in engineering and technology.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
#184Private15 15 programs· Private New York university leading in engineering and technology.
The New School
#501Private16 16 programs· Private New York university leading in arts, design, and social sciences.
Adelphi University
#701Private15 15 programs· Private New York university strong in arts, sciences, and business.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
#1042Public13 13 programs· Public Florida university, leader in agriculture and environmental sciences.
American University
#502Private12 12 programs· Private Washington D.C. university specializing in international relations and law.
American University of Science
Public13 13 programs· Public online university, specialized in science and technology.
Auburn University
#384Public12 12 programs· Public Alabama university, strong in engineering, agriculture, and business.
Augusta University
#705Public11 11 programs· Public Georgia university, specialized in health and biomedical sciences.
Baylor University
#401Private18 18 programs· Private Texas university strong in medicine, law, and business.
Bentley University
Private15 15 programs· Private university specializing in business, finance, and technology.
Brandeis University
#284Private17 17 programs· Private Massachusetts university excelling in humanities and social justice.
Brigham Young University
#401Private17 17 programs· Private Mormon university excelling in science, engineering, and business.
Brown University
#71Private12 12 programs· Ivy League university renowned for liberal arts and medicine.
Carnegie Mellon University
#77Private14 14 programs· Private Pennsylvania university leading in computer science, engineering, and arts.
Case Western Reserve University
#118Private16 16 programs· Private Ohio university leading in research, medicine, and engineering.
Clarkson University
#601Private15 15 programs· Private New York university specializing in engineering and technology.
Clemson University
#384Public12 12 programs· Public South Carolina university, strong in engineering and agriculture.
Columbia University
#13Private13 13 programs· Private New York university leading in journalism, law, and medicine.