Top Physics Universities & Colleges in USA in 2025 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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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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#261Umass-Dartmouth logo

Umass-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth

Massachusetts, Usa92.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.2K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission M.S PhysicsDuolingo95IELTS6PTE52$35.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1714 by CWUR in 2025
#262Grinnell College logo

Grinnell College, Grinnell

Iowa, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $67.6K/YrLiving$12.4K/YrAdmission B.A PhysicsDuolingo125IELTS7$67.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1719 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 80 by FORBES in 2019
#263DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa
Tuition:  $41.7K/YrAdmission M.S PhysicsDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53$24.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 1727 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 244 by FORBES in 2019
#264Appalachian State University logo

Appalachian State University, Boone

North Carolina, Usa42.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.6K/YrLiving$8.2K/YrAdmission M.S Engineering PhysicsIELTS6.5$16.2K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1777 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 305 by FORBES in 2019
#265Western Washington University logo

Western Washington University, Bellingham

Washington, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.7K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission B.S PhysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.5$17.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 258 by FORBES in 2019
#266Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University, Normal

Illinois, Usa89%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
#267UL-Lafayette logo

UL-Lafayette, Lafayette

Louisiana, Usa89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $69K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission M.S PhysicsDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE53$74.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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4.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1807 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 555 by FORBES in 2019
#268Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University logo

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Florida, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.6K/YrLiving$11.1K/YrAdmission M.S Engineering PhysicsGMAT500TOEFL79PTE54$11.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 1825 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 312 by FORBES in 2019
#269University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Wilmington

North Carolina, Usa20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20K/YrLiving$10.5K/YrAdmission B.S Physics and Physical Oceanog...IELTS7PTE54$20K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1842 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 336 by FORBES in 2019
#270Ohio Wesleyan University logo

Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware

Ohio, Usa4.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.3K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.S AstrophysicsDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$53.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1850 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 462 by FORBES in 2019
#271St. John's University logo

St. John's University, Jamaica

New York, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission M.B.A Mathematical PhysicsGMAT530TOEFL79PTE46$47.2K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1860 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 407 by FORBES in 2019
#272Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw

Georgia, Usa69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.S PhysicsSAT1160TOEFL79PTE58$17K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1861 by CWUR in 2025
#273Marshall University logo

Marshall University, Huntington

West Virginia, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.5K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission M.S PhysicsDuolingo105TOEFL80PTE53$22.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1863 by CWUR in 2025
#274Trinity University logo

Trinity University, San Antonio

Texas, Usa26%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $51.4K/YrLiving$13.1K/YrAdmission B.S PhysicsDuolingo130IELTS7$51.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 1867 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 143 by FORBES in 2019
#275James Madison University logo

James Madison University, Harrisonburg

Virginia, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $49.6K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission M.S Health Sciences - Nutrition ...GMAT500TOEFL80PTE58$63.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1908 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 136 by FORBES in 2019
#276Brooklyn College logo

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn

New York, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.6K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission M.S Physical Education TeacherDuolingo105IELTS6.0PTE44$25.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1926 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 362 by FORBES in 2019
#277Towson University logo

Towson University, Towson

Maryland, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.6K/YrLiving$12.2K/YrAdmission M.S Applied PhysicsDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE57$72.6K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 1934 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#278East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Tennessee, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.1K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission B.S Physical Education ( Physica...Duolingo95IELTS5.5PTE43$29.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1977 by CWUR in 2025
#279College of Charleston logo

College of Charleston, Charleston

South Carolina, Usa35.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $36.4K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission B.A PhysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.5$36.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1983 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 323 by FORBES in 2019
#280Kettering University logo

Kettering University, Flint

Michigan, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $44.9K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Engineering PhysicsIELTS6$44.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1995 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 329 by FORBES in 2019