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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#1Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.9K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.S Health, Physical Education a...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53$39.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 901 by QS in 2026
#2Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.1K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission B.S Exercise Science (Pre-Physic...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48$30.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(12 Users)
#3University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.8K/YrLiving$7.5K/YrAdmission M.S Physical Education- Exercise...TOEFL71PTE48$28.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 1446 by CWUR in 2025
#4University of Maine logo

University of Maine, Orono

Maine, Usa95%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.7K/YrLiving$10.1K/YrAdmission B.S Kinesiology and Physical Edu...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$34.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022Ranked 731 by CWUR in 2025
#5East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Tennessee, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.1K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission B.S Physical Education ( Exercis...Duolingo95IELTS5.5PTE43$29.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1977 by CWUR in 2025
#6Truman State University logo

Truman State University, Kirksville

Missouri, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.1K/YrLiving$8.6K/YrAdmission B.S Exercise Science - Physical ...Duolingo110IELTS6.0$35.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 232 by FORBES in 2019
#7West Chester University logo

West Chester University, West Chester

Pennsylvania, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.1K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.S Exercise Science - Pre-Physi...Duolingo105TOEFL80$24.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 418 by FORBES in 2019
#8Tennessee Technological University logo

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville

Tennessee, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.8K/YrLiving$9.4K/YrAdmission B.S Exercise Science - Physical ...Duolingo85TOEFL80PTE52$15.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 486 by FORBES in 2019
#9Lehman College logo

Lehman College, Bronx

New York, Usa55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.6K/YrLiving$13.3K/YrAdmission B.S Exercise Science - Pre-Physi...Duolingo85TOEFL61$18.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 491 by FORBES in 2019
#10University of Northern Colorado logo

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

Colorado, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.7K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission B.S Sport and Exercise Science -...IELTS6.5PTE40$27.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 534 by FORBES in 2019
#11Indiana University of Pennsylvania logo

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana

Pennsylvania, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.2K/YrLiving$12.3K/YrAdmission B.S Physical Education and Sport...Duolingo90IELTS5.5PTE46$11.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 617 by FORBES in 2019
#12Tennessee Wesleyan University logo

Tennessee Wesleyan University, Athens

Tennessee, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.4K/YrLiving$7.7K/YrAdmission B.A Health and Human Performance...Duolingo95IELTS5.5$29.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#13Eastern Washington University logo

Eastern Washington University, Cheney

Washington, Usa95.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission M.S Physical Education: Exercise...Duolingo105IELTS7$28K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#14Texas A&M-Kingsville logo

Texas A&M-Kingsville, Kingsville

Texas, Usa82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.8K/YrLiving$8.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Kinesiology - Exercise S...Duolingo100TOEFL61PTE44$39.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(1 User)
#15Eastern Oregon University logo

Eastern Oregon University, La Grande

Oregon, Usa97%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.6K/YrLiving$9.7K/YrAdmission B.S Physical Activity and Health...TOEFL61$15.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#16Central Connecticut State University logo

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain

Connecticut, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.3K/YrLiving$11.8K/YrAdmission M.S Physical Education - Exercis...Duolingo105TOEFL79$28.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(1 User)
#17Grand Canyon University logo

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix

Arizona, Usa60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.5K/YrLiving$8.5K/YrAdmission B.S Exercise Science With An Emp...IELTS6PTE54$16.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(3 Users)
#18University 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)