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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#1Harvard University logo

Harvard University, Cambridge

Massachusetts, Usa3.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $56.5K/YrLiving$13.6K/YrAdmission B.A AstrophysicsSAT1460TOEFL90$56.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 7 by ARWU in 2022
#2Umich-Ann Arbor logo

Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor

Michigan, Usa18%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.9K/YrLiving$15.3K/YrAdmission B.S Astronomy and AstrophysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54$60.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(17 Users)Ranked 21 by ARWU in 2022
#3Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa11%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $63.8K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission BA/MA Astrophysics & Space Physi...Duolingo130TOEFL100$63.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(14 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#4Michigan State University logo

Michigan State University, East Lansing

Michigan, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $69.7K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission M.S Astrophysics and AstronomyIELTS6.5PTE59$69.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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5.0/10(14 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#5University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa57.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34K/YrLiving$19.2K/YrAdmission Ph.D Astronomy and AstrophysicsGRE318TOEFL79PTE60$34K/Yr
Course duration: 6 years
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6.0/10(15 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#6Indiana University logo

Indiana University, Bloomington

Indiana, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.8K/YrLiving$14K/YrAdmission B.A Astronomy and AstrophysicsDuolingo90TOEFL100PTE68$39.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(9 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#7UC-SantaCruz logo

UC-SantaCruz, Santa Cruz

California, Usa61%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.2K/YrLiving$16.1K/YrAdmission B.S Physics: AstrophysicsDuolingo115TOEFL80$34.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 196 by THE in 2025Ranked 458 by QS in 2026
#8University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.1K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A Physics. Astronomy and Astro...Duolingo110IELTS6.5$31.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#9Arizona State University logo

Arizona State University, Tempe

Arizona, Usa89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.5K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission M.S Astrophysics and AstronomyDuolingo105TOEFL90PTE65$26.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(63 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 173 by QS in 2026
#10Florida State University logo

Florida State University, Tallahassee

Florida, Usa25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.7K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission B.S Physics & AstrophysicsDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE55$18.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(20 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2025Ranked 549 by QS in 2026
#11Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa42.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.6K/YrLiving$11.6K/YrAdmission M.S Physics (Concentration in As...Duolingo110IELTS6.0$17.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#12UA-Tuscaloosa logo

UA-Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa

Alabama, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32.4K/YrLiving$5K/YrAdmission B.S Astrophysics TrackDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE59$32.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 801 by THE in 2025Ranked 901 by QS in 2026
#13University of Cincinnati logo

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30K/YrLiving$18K/YrAdmission B.S Physics AstrophysicsDuolingo100TOEFL79$30K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(13 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#14University of New Mexico logo

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

New Mexico, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.1K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission B.S Physics and AstrophysicsDuolingo95IELTS6PTE47$35.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#15San Francisco State University logo

San Francisco State University, San Francisco

California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $7.3K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission B.S Physics, Concentration in As...IELTS6.0PTE54$7.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2026Ranked 1388 by CWUR in 2025
#16University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.5K/YrLiving$9.9K/YrAdmission B.A AstrophysicsDuolingo110TOEFL71PTE54$38.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#17Boise State University logo

Boise State University, Boise

Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.1K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission B.S Physics (with an Emphasis in...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE50$27.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1354 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 569 by FORBES in 2019
#18California State University-Northridge logo

California State University-Northridge, Northridge

California, Usa86.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.1K/YrLiving$10.4K/YrAdmission B.S Physics - AstrophysicsDuolingo95IELTS6PTE50$20.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 1437 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#19Umass-Dartmouth logo

Umass-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth

Massachusetts, Usa92.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.9K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.S Astronomy and AstrophysicsDuolingo105IELTS6PTE53$40.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1714 by CWUR in 2025
#20Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University logo

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Florida, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.6K/YrLiving$11.1K/YrAdmission B.S Astronomy & AstrophysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.0$11.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1825 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 312 by FORBES in 2019