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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#1UI-Urbana logo

UI-Urbana, Urbana

Illinois, Usa50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41.2K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission M.S PhysicsTOEFL104$29.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.0/10(19 Users)Ranked 23 by ARWU in 2022
#2Umass-Amherst logo

Umass-Amherst, Amherst

Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.9K/YrLiving$17.8K/YrAdmission M.S PhysicsDuolingo105TOEFL80PTE53$40.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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10.0/10(10 Users)Ranked 84 by THE in 2025Ranked 247 by QS in 2026
#3Amherst College logo

Amherst College, Amherst

Massachusetts, Usa13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $66.6K/YrLiving$14.2K/YrAdmission B.S Physics and AstronomyDuolingo130TOEFL100$66.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022Ranked 501 by CWUR in 2025
#4Smith College logo

Smith College, Northampton

Massachusetts, Usa20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $61.3K/YrLiving$16.7K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S PhysicsIELTS6.5$61.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1382 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 81 by FORBES in 2019
#5Williams College logo

Williams College, Williamstown

Massachusetts, Usa10%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $64.5K/YrLiving$14.1K/YrAdmission B.S PhysicsIELTS6.5$64.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1477 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 19 by FORBES in 2019
#6Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University, Normal

Illinois, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.1K/YrLiving$11.8K/YrAdmission M.S Kinesiology and Recreation -...Duolingo105IELTS6.5$24.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1789 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 340 by FORBES in 2019
#7Mount Holyoke College logo

Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley

Massachusetts, Usa36%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.9K/YrLiving$14.1K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S PhysicsDuolingo130IELTS7PTE68$63.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 137 by FORBES in 2019
#8Illinois Wesleyan University logo

Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington

Illinois, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.5K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.S PhysicsDuolingo115TOEFL80$55.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 233 by FORBES in 2019
#9Hampshire College logo

Hampshire College, Amherst

Massachusetts, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.6K/YrLiving$13.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S PhysicsDuolingo110IELTS6.5$28.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 373 by FORBES in 2019
#10Wittenberg University logo

Wittenberg University, Springfield

Massachusetts, Usa94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S PhysicsTOEFL79$45K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 470 by FORBES in 2019
#11Missouri State University logo

Missouri State University, Springfield

Missouri, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.5K/YrLiving$8.5K/YrAdmission B.S Physics - Astronomy and Astr...GMAT95TOEFL52$17.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(1 User)Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#12Illinois College logo

Illinois College, Jacksonville

Illinois, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38K/YrLiving$9.2K/YrAdmission B.S Engineering (3-2 Program wit...SAT1410IELTS6.5PTE53$38K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 539 by FORBES in 2019
#13Eastern Illinois University logo

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston

Illinois, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $12.7K/YrLiving$9.7K/YrAdmission B.S PhysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.0$12.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.5/10(1 User)
#14University of Illinois-Spring Field logo

University of Illinois-Spring Field, Springfield

Illinois, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.1K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission B.S Exercise Science Physical Th...Duolingo90TOEFL61PTE50$16.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(4 Users)
#15Springfield College logo

Springfield College, Springfield

Massachusetts, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.8K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission M.S Adapted Physical EducationTOEFL80PTE53$36.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#16Westfield State University logo

Westfield State University, Westfield

Massachusetts, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15K/YrLiving$10.7K/YrAdmission M.Ed Physical Education - PreK-8...Duolingo110TOEFL79$11.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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