Best colleges with Physics degrees

What colleges offer physics classes in 2024?

There are 748 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in physics. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in physics based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $20,287 per year. Folsom Lake College offers the cheapest physics degree with an average net price of $7,695 annually.

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Wright State University Main Campus
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Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 9,678enrollment
  • $15,650net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 913-1168SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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University of Southern Mississippi
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Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 13,526enrollment
  • $14,427net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Western Kentucky University
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 16,493enrollment
  • $12,625net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,917enrollment
  • $13,873net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1230SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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McNeese State University
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Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,230enrollment
  • $10,154net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,999enrollment
  • $7,507net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Muskingum University
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New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

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#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,117enrollment
  • $19,682net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Stephen F Austin State University
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Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

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Southern Oregon University
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Ashland, OR

Southern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 5,204enrollment
  • $17,976net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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The University of Texas Pan American
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Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,559enrollment
  • $8,105net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 830-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

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Boise State University
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Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 26,115enrollment
  • $17,724net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,393enrollment
  • $12,664net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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California State University San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,803enrollment
  • $8,805net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Saginaw Valley State University
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University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 7,147enrollment
  • $12,432net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
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Indiana, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 8,816enrollment
  • $20,205net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
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HBCU
Tallahassee, FL

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 9,215enrollment
  • $11,583net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Colorado State University Pueblo
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Pueblo, CO

Colorado State University Pueblo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 6,617enrollment
  • $13,033net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1150SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Colleges for earning degrees in Physics can be found in the following states