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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#1UC-San Diego logo

UC-San Diego, San Diego

California, Usa27%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.9K/YrLiving$26.5K/YrAdmission B.S Computational PhysicsDuolingo115IELTS7.0PTE60$53.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(9 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2025Ranked 66 by QS in 2026
#2University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $32K/YrLiving$10.2K/YrAdmission B.S Computational PhysicsSAT500TOEFL70PTE50$32K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(23 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#3West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.4K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.S Physics: Computational Physi...Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$27.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#4University of Montana logo

University of Montana, Missoula

Montana, Usa95%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.6K/YrLiving$9.2K/YrAdmission B.A Physics - Computational Phys...Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE41$31.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#5San Jose State University logo

San Jose State University, San Jose

California, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $9.9K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission M.S Physics, Concentration in Co...TOEFL80PTE53$9.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(11 Users)
#6DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $45.2K/YrLiving$19.1K/YrAdmission B.S Computational PhysicsDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53$45.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 1727 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 244 by FORBES in 2019
#7University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Wisconsin, Usa43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.7K/YrLiving$6.2K/YrAdmission B.S Physics - Computational Phys...Duolingo100IELTS6PTE54$18.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 334 by FORBES in 2019
#8Oglethorpe University logo

Oglethorpe University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $47.2K/YrAdmission B.S Physics - Computational Phys...IELTS6.5PTE54$47.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 588 by FORBES in 2019
#9New York City College of Technology logo

New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn

New York, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.6K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission B.S Applied Computational Physic...Duolingo85IELTS6$18.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#10Francis Marion University logo

Francis Marion University, Florence

South Carolina, Usa82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $10.4K/YrLiving$7.9K/YrAdmission B.S Physics and Astronomy - Comp...TOEFL61$10.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#11Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne logo

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne

Indiana, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23K/YrLiving$9.3K/YrAdmission B.S Physics - Computational Phys...IELTS6.5PTE58$23K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(1 User)
#12Morehead State University logo

Morehead State University, Morehead

Kentucky, Usa82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.4K/YrLiving$9.4K/YrAdmission B.S Computational PhysicsDuolingo105IELTS5PTE50$15.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#13Washburn University logo

Washburn University, Topeka

Kansas, Usa90%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $10.1K/YrLiving$7.9K/YrAdmission B.S Computational PhysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE49$10.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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