Best colleges with Political Science and Government degrees

There are 1062 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in political science and government. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in political science and government based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $20,768 per year. South Texas College offers the cheapest political science and government degree with an average net price of $1,844 annually.

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Florida International University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Miami, FL
  • 4.1 | 7 reviews
  • Apr 1 application deadline

FIU is a large public university known for undergraduate hospitality management and international business. The urban campus in Miami has a large Hispanic student population and strong Latin American ties.

#6 Best Public Universities in Florida 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1070-1260
  • Avg GPA 4.0
  • Acceptance Rate 55%
  • Net Price $11,178
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Stockton University Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Galloway, NJ
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Sep 1 application deadline

Stockton is a public university known for undergraduate environmental science and marine science. The wooded campus sits in New Jersey's Pinelands near Atlantic City.

#8 Best Public Universities in New Jersey 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1030-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.54
  • Acceptance Rate 89%
  • Net Price $20,761
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San Jose State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5.0 | 3 reviews
  • Dec 15 application deadline

San Jose State is a large public university known for undergraduate engineering, computer science, and business. The urban campus sits in downtown San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley.

#13 Best Public Universities in California 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1010-1240
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.35
  • Acceptance Rate 85%
  • Net Price $13,892
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William Paterson University of New Jersey Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Wayne, NJ
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jun 1 application deadline

William Paterson is a public university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and music. The suburban Wayne campus sits in northern New Jersey within reach of New York City.

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 990-1345
  • Avg GPA 2.97
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $13,509
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Benedictine University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Lisle, IL
  • | 0 reviews

Benedictine is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate business, nursing, and biology. The suburban campus is in Lisle in Chicago's western suburbs.

#21 Best Private Colleges in Illinois 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1050-1280
  • Avg GPA 3.26
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $23,139
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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Fayette, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 15 application deadline

Central Methodist is a private Methodist university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and music. The historic campus sits in the small college town of Fayette.

#8 Best Private Colleges in Missouri 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1045
  • Avg GPA 3.5
  • Acceptance Rate 57%
  • Net Price $22,929
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Appalachian State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Boone, NC
  • 4.3 | 10 reviews
  • Feb 1 application deadline

Appalachian State is a large public university known for undergraduate teacher education, business, and sustainable development. Boone is a mountain college town in North Carolina's Blue Ridge range.

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1120-1280
  • Avg GPA 3.96
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $14,978
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Minnesota State University Moorhead Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Moorhead, MN
  • | 0 reviews

Minnesota State Moorhead is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education, fine arts, and mass communications. The campus sits in Moorhead across the Red River from Fargo, North Dakota.

#4 Best Public Universities in Minnesota 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1080-1290
  • Avg GPA 3.52
  • Acceptance Rate 59%
  • Net Price $18,221
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North Dakota State University Main Campus Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Fargo, ND
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

NDSU is a large public university known for undergraduate agriculture, engineering, and pharmacy. The main campus sits in Fargo along the Red River.

#3 Best Colleges in North Dakota 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 968-1216
  • Avg GPA 3.53
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $15,596
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Westfield State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Westfield, MA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Mar 1 application deadline

Westfield State is a public university known for undergraduate education and criminal justice. The campus sits in the small city of Westfield in western Massachusetts.

#10 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 980-1190
  • Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 81%
  • Net Price $17,406
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Centenary University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • | 0 reviews

Centenary is a private university known for undergraduate equine studies and education. The main campus is set in the residential town of Hackettstown in northwestern New Jersey.

#10 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 990-1170
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.23
  • Acceptance Rate 83%
  • Net Price $22,640
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University of Montevallo Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Montevallo, AL
  • 5.0 | 2 reviews
  • Aug 15 application deadline

Montevallo is a public liberal arts university known for undergraduate education, fine arts, and the performing arts. The historic campus sits in a small college town in central Alabama.

#5 Best Public Universities in Alabama 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 970-1200
  • Avg GPA 3.66
  • Acceptance Rate 54%
  • Net Price $17,890
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University of New Haven Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • West Haven, CT
  • | 0 reviews

University of New Haven is a private university known for undergraduate criminal justice, forensic science, and fire science. The suburban campus sits near Long Island Sound in West Haven.

#9 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1060-1265
  • Avg GPA 3.47
  • Acceptance Rate 60%
  • Net Price $34,557
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Roosevelt University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Chicago, IL
  • | 0 reviews

Roosevelt is a private university known for undergraduate performing arts and business. The urban campus includes the historic Auditorium Building in downtown Chicago.

#22 Best Private Colleges in Illinois 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 895-1175
  • Avg GPA 3.13
  • Acceptance Rate 97%
  • Net Price $22,366
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Saint Martin's University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Lacey, WA
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • Jul 31 application deadline

Saint Martin's is a private Benedictine university known for undergraduate engineering, education, and business. The suburban campus sits in Lacey near Washington's state capital of Olympia.

#9 Best Private Colleges in Washington 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1025-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.46
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $29,116
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University of Nevada Las Vegas Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 4.0 | 3 reviews
  • Jun 1 application deadline

UNLV is a large public university known for undergraduate hospitality and hotel management. The urban campus sits near the Las Vegas Strip.

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1010-1240
  • Avg GPA 3.4
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $11,553
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Alvernia University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Reading, PA
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews

Alvernia is a private Franciscan university known for undergraduate nursing, criminal justice, and business. Students live and study on a campus in Reading in eastern Pennsylvania.

#47 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1093-1286
  • Avg GPA 3.41
  • Acceptance Rate 58%
  • Net Price $28,645
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University of Idaho Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Moscow, ID
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Idaho is a public university known for undergraduate agriculture, natural resources, and engineering. The residential campus sits in the small college town of Moscow in northern Idaho.

#1 Best Public Universities in Idaho 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 990-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.47
  • Acceptance Rate 76%
  • Net Price $15,111
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