The USA has more than 500 universities that offer various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate courses in physics specialising in more than 100 disciplines that gives a chance to learn a specific fiield in detail. Top-ranked universities fall under the category of best physics universities in USA.

All the universities that are ranked within 10 by THE in 2024 offers programs in physics which include Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Princeton University, California Institute of Technology, University of California berkeley, Yale University and many more.

With a very low acceptance rate of under 7%, a chance to pursue a course from the best physics universities in USA would be a key turning point for anyone aiming to get placed in leading companies of the world. The annual tuition fee ranges from INR 35 Lakhs to INR 55 Lakhs.

Various disciplines offered by the best physics universities in USA include Astrophysics, Theoretical physics, Geophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Computational Physics and many more.

The University of Pennsylvania is known for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Biophysics and Medical Physics. The course provides a connection between the medical field and the application of physics in the field that includes new technological advancements in scans, and radiations involved in various treatment methods.

A combined knowledge of theoretical and applied physics with in-depth expertise from the strong faculty of the best physics universities in USA and hands-on experience can aid students get an array of opportunities in different fields of research as well as getting placed in leading companies.

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#1University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa4.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $48.4K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission M.S Medical PhysicsDuolingo135TOEFL100$32.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 43 by ARWU in 2022
#2Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.4K/YrLiving$8.4K/YrAdmission M.S PhysicsDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE53$50.9K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#3Lehigh University logo

Lehigh University, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania, Usa37%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.3K/YrLiving$13.1K/YrAdmission M.S Physics$46.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2025Ranked 668 by QS in 2026
#4Lincoln University logo

Lincoln University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.3K/YrLiving$9.5K/YrAdmission B.A PhysicsIELTS5.5PTE95$19.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#5Swarthmore College logo

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore

Pennsylvania, Usa9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62K/YrLiving$15K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S PhysicsIELTS6.5$62K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022Ranked 679 by CWUR in 2025
#6Haverford College logo

Haverford College, Haverford

Pennsylvania, Usa13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $69.9K/YrLiving$16K/YrAdmission B.S Computer Science Concentrati...Duolingo130IELTS7$69.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 760 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 49 by FORBES in 2019
#7Villanova University logo

Villanova University, Villanova

Pennsylvania, Usa23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.8K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission B.A PhysicsSAT1460TOEFL90$63.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 976 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 72 by FORBES in 2019
#8Bryn Mawr College logo

Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr

Pennsylvania, Usa31%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.5K/YrLiving$15.9K/YrAdmission B.A PhysicsDuolingo130IELTS7$64.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 111 by FORBES in 2019
#9Muhlenberg College logo

Muhlenberg College, Allentown

Pennsylvania, Usa64%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Physical ScienceDuolingo115IELTS6.5$62K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 179 by FORBES in 2019
#10West Chester University logo

West Chester University, West Chester

Pennsylvania, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.1K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.S Physics - EngineeringDuolingo105TOEFL80$24.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 418 by FORBES in 2019
#11Moravian College logo

Moravian College, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania, Usa48%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.6K/YrLiving$12.7K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S PhysicsTOEFL80PTE54$51.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 440 by FORBES in 2019
#12Widener University logo

Widener University, Chester

Pennsylvania, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.7K/YrLiving$14K/YrAdmission B.S Physics and AstronomyDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE58$55.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#13East Stroudsburg University logo

East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg

Pennsylvania, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.8K/YrLiving$8.8K/YrAdmission M.Ed Advanced Physical EducationDuolingo95TOEFL83$24.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#14Kutztown University logo

Kutztown University, Kutztown

Pennsylvania, Usa95%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.8K/YrLiving$11.3K/YrAdmission B.S PhysicsTOEFL79PTE53$11.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(1 User)
#15University of Sciences in Philadelphia logo

University of Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa61%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.1K/YrLiving$15.7K/YrAdmission B.S Physics [Minor]TOEFL90PTE58$53.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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