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6 Best Bachelor's Chemical Engineering Universities in the United States

Of the 6 Bachelor's Chemical Engineering universities in the United States, Colorado School of Mines ranks highest at #501 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and San Jose State University (#388 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 6 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Colorado School of Mines at #501 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: The University of Alabama is cited most (4,499,241 citations).

Public, private and where they are

6 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Colorado School of Mines offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Bachelor's Chemical Engineering?

Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501), The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and San Jose State University (#388 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Chemical Engineering in the United States?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Chemical Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Chemical Engineering courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Chemical Engineering courses in the United States?

Colorado School of Mines, with 1, ahead of The University of Alabama (1).

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