Best colleges with Political Science and Government degrees

What colleges offer political science and government classes in 2025?

There are 1089 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 $20,196 per year. South Texas College offers the cheapest political science and government degree with an average net price of $1,414 annually.

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,913enrollment
  • $30,553net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Calvin University
C
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,364enrollment
  • $26,374net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1340SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

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Spelman College
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,633enrollment
  • $37,403net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

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Chatham University
C
Pittsburgh, PA

Chatham University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,319enrollment
  • $29,051net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA

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Drew University
D
Madison, NJ

Drew University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,226enrollment
  • $28,193net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina
C
Charleston, SC

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,727enrollment
  • $21,041net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1250SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

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Endicott College
E
Beverly, MA

Endicott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 4,254enrollment
  • $39,988net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 26-29ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Cedarville University
C
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 5,374enrollment
  • $27,047net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

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Augustana University
A
Sioux Falls, SD

Augustana University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in South Dakota

  • 2,158enrollment
  • $25,280net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

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University of Wyoming
W
Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Wyoming

  • 10,913enrollment
  • $13,299net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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Roger Williams University
R
Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,344enrollment
  • $37,936net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 39,241enrollment
  • $19,500net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Evansville
E
Evansville, IN

University of Evansville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,109enrollment
  • $21,611net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1045-1300SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Hendrix College
H
Conway, AR

Hendrix College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Arkansas

  • 1,107enrollment
  • $24,236net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1185-1385SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of Oregon
O
Eugene, OR

University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 23,786enrollment
  • $23,917net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Mount St Mary's University
M
Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,499enrollment
  • $25,298net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Saint Michael's College
S
Colchester, VT

Saint Michael's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Vermont

  • 1,370enrollment
  • $30,806net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1310SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

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Gordon College
G
Wenham, MA

Gordon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $25,250net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1168-1370SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Colleges for earning degrees in Political Science and Government can be found in the following states