As of 2025, 4 U.S. colleges are offering Buddhist Studies and its subprograms. 3 schools offer the Buddhist Studies program in graduate level, and the average graduate program tuition of the Buddhist Studies programs is $14,476 for state residents and $23,890 for out-of-state students.
U.S. Colleges Offering Buddhist Studies Program
4 matched schools
University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Berkeley is a Public, four-years school located in Berkeley, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 45,882 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $47,265.
Acceptance Rate10.98%
Graduation Rate93%
Enrollment45,882
Student/Faculty18 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$15,377 / $47,265
Graduate$15,866 / $30,968
Dharma Realm Buddhist University
Dharma Realm Buddhist University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Ukiah, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 52 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $21,000.
Acceptance Rate41.38%
Graduation Rate100%
Enrollment52
Student/Faculty5 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$21,000
Graduate$14,000
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a Public, four-years school located in Amherst, MA. It is ranked #MA in Massachusetts college ranking. Total 31,726 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $40,449.
Acceptance Rate59.73%
SAT Score1,420
Graduation Rate83%
Enrollment31,726
Student/Faculty17 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$17,772 / $40,449
Graduate$17,410 / $35,726
Institute of Buddhist Studies
Institute of Buddhist Studies is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Berkeley, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 65 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $21,000.
Enrollment65
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$21,000
Graduate$21,000