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Discover which universities are the best in the United States with the QS World University Rankings: USA 2021.

Containing more than 350 universities, this year's QS USA Rankings is our largest yet. New York state leads the way as the most represented state, with 74 universities, with California the next best-performing with 38.

Public universities continue to perform strongly, with two places in this year's top five and seven in the top 30. If you're looking to take advantage of the benefits of studying at a public university, any of these institutions would be worth considering.

Learn more about how our rankings were compiled by reading our methodology, or take the first step towards discovering the right university for you by using our Course Matching Tool.

Let us know what you think of the results and join the #QSWUR conversation on FacebookTwitterLinkedIn and Instagram.

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QS World University Rankings: USA

Discover which universities are the best in the United States with the QS World University Rankings: USA 2021.

Containing more than 350 universities, this year's QS USA Rankings is our largest yet. New York state leads the way as the most represented state, with 74 universities, with California the next best-performing with 38.

Public universities continue to perform strongly, with two places in this year's top five and seven in the top 30. If you're looking to take advantage of the benefits of studying at a public university, any of these institutions would be worth considering.

Learn more about how our rankings were compiled by reading our methodology, or take the first step towards discovering the right university for you by using our Course Matching Tool.

Let us know what you think of the results and join the #QSWUR conversation on FacebookTwitterLinkedIn and Instagram.

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Register for free site membership to access direct university comparisons and more

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