Best BS in Astronomy Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa8.45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.54L/Yr ($57,590/Yr)Living: ₹14.1L/Yr ($16,390/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth, Atmospheric And Plane...SAT1500TOEFL90₹49.54L/Yr $57,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 3 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1 by QS in 2025
#2	California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California, Usa8.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.3L/Yr ($58,479/Yr)Living: ₹12.73L/Yr ($14,796/Yr)Admission	B.S Astronomy₹50.3L/Yr $58,479 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)
#3	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.55L/Yr ($62,250/Yr)Living: ₹22.19L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	B.S AstrophysicsDuolingo120IELTS7.0PTE70₹53.55L/Yr $62,250 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024 Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#4	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.51L/Yr ($58,720/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics and AstronomySAT1550IELTS7₹50.51L/Yr $58,720 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.36L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.86L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan ₹33.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 7.3 Best In Faculty Wright State University Dayton, Ohio ₹25.7L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 6.2 Best In Academic DePaul University Chicago, Illinois ₹23.2L 1st Year Fees M.S Management Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now 6.3 Best In Placement Hofstra University Hempstead, New York ₹67.37L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 9.0 Best In Academic Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky ₹25.07L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, Florida ₹18.07L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Engineering (Machine Intelligence) Apply Now
#5	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.73L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	B.S AstronomySAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.73L/Yr $62,465 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.6L/Yr ($55,334/Yr)Living: ₹10.35L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	B.S Astronomy and AstrophysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹47.6L/Yr $55,334 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024 Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#7	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.14L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.S OceanographyACT34TOEFL92₹34.14L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#8	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.78L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.8L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics and AstronomySAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.78L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#9	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.S AstronomyDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#10	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.26L/Yr ($35,174/Yr)Living: ₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	B.S Astronomy - PhysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54₹30.26L/Yr $35,174 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024 Ranked 116 by QS in 2025

#11	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.11L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.34L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth and Planetary Sciences...IELTS6.0₹51.11L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 68 by THE in 2024 Ranked 176 by QS in 2025
#12	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.84L/Yr ($39,338/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics and Astronomy₹33.84L/Yr $39,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2024 Ranked 155 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.6L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.S AstronomySAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.6L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#14	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.41L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.S AstrophysicsTOEFL79PTE59₹30.41L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 3 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)
#15	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.76L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.S Planetary SciencesSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.76L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#16	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.11L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.S Astronomy and AstrophysicsACT21TOEFL79₹34.11L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)
#17	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.13L/Yr ($57,120/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,354/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics and AstronomySAT1530TOEFL100₹49.13L/Yr $57,120 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 106 by THE in 2024 Ranked 196 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.63L/Yr ($37,931/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	B.S AstronomyACT30TOEFL80PTE68₹32.63L/Yr $37,931 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#19	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.32L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.S AstrophysicsSAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.32L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#20	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.54L/Yr ($54,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics and AstronomySAT1480TOEFL90₹46.54L/Yr $54,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#21	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.81L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.S Astronomy and AstrophysicsSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.81L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#22	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.19L/Yr ($38,582/Yr)Living: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	B.S AstronomyDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.19L/Yr $38,582 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 123 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#23	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.65L/Yr ($28,658/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	B.S AstrophysicsSAT1330IELTS6₹24.65L/Yr $28,658 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)
#24	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.09L/Yr ($60,550/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics and AstronomyDuolingo120IELTS7.5₹52.09L/Yr $60,550 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#25	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.97L/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics and AstronomyTOEFL90₹30.97L/Yr $36,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)
#26	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.79L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.S AstronomyTOEFL70PTE53₹15.79L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#27	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.51L/Yr ($61,040/Yr)Living: ₹5.62L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	B.S AstronomyDuolingo115IELTS7PTE61₹52.51L/Yr $61,040 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#28	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.88L/Yr ($63,804/Yr)Living: ₹14.43L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	B.S AstrophysicsDuolingo120IELTS7PTE68₹54.88L/Yr $63,804 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#29	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.8L/Yr ($32,316/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	B.S Astronomy₹27.8L/Yr $32,316 Course duration: 4 years Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)
#30	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.48L/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.S AstrophysicsSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.48L/Yr $14,506 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#31	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.76L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics. Astronomy and Astro...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.76L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#32	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.28L/Yr ($45,666/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics: AstrophysicsSAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹39.28L/Yr $45,666 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 393 by QS in 2025
#33	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.42L/Yr ($59,780/Yr)Living: ₹11.18L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	B.S AstronomyIELTS6.5PTE61₹51.42L/Yr $59,780 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 371 by QS in 2025
#34	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.5L/Yr ($28,476/Yr)Living: ₹11.57L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	B.S Astronomy - Planetary Scienc...SAT1335IELTS6.0PTE53₹24.5L/Yr $28,476 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 460 by QS in 2025
#35	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.17L/Yr ($18,799/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics & AstrophysicsIELTS6.5PTE55₹16.17L/Yr $18,799 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#36	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.24L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.2L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics, Astronomy Concentra...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.24L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 481 by QS in 2025
#37	Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.87L/Yr ($48,670/Yr)Living: ₹11.68L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission	B.S AstrophysicsSAT1230IELTS6.5PTE47₹41.87L/Yr $48,670 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#38	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.42L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: ₹8.84L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.S AstronomyTOEFL80PTE60₹24.42L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#39	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.2L/Yr ($35,112/Yr)Living: ₹7.22L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth and Space Science with...SAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹30.2L/Yr $35,112 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#40	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.08L/Yr ($34,972/Yr)Living: ₹11.44L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	B.S Applied Physics - Astronomy ...₹30.08L/Yr $34,972 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#41	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.62L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	B.S AstrophysicsACT25TOEFL70₹19.62L/Yr $22,810 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#42	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.06L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.34L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	B.S Astrophysics TrackTOEFL79PTE59₹27.06L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#43	College of Charleston, Charleston South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.36L/Yr ($63,200/Yr)Living: ₹10.36L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission	B.S Astrophysics₹54.36L/Yr $63,200 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1648 by CWUR in 2022
#44	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.49L/Yr ($33,120/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	B.S AstrophysicsIELTS6PTE44₹28.49L/Yr $33,120 Course duration: 4 years Programs	--
#45	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹28.31L/Yr ($32,908/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics with Emphasis in Ast...IELTS6.5PTE58₹28.31L/Yr $32,908 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#46	University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.81L/Yr ($30,010/Yr)Living: ₹15.48L/Yr ($17,999/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics AstrophysicsSAT1160IELTS6.5PTE53₹25.81L/Yr $30,010 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 761 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#47	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.43L/Yr ($22,586/Yr)Living: ₹8.52L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission	B.S Astrophysics₹19.43L/Yr $22,586 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	--
#48	Swarthmore College, Swarthmore Pennsylvania, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.89L/Yr ($52,190/Yr)Living: ₹12.86L/Yr ($14,952/Yr)Admission	B.S Astronomy₹44.89L/Yr $52,190 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#49	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.01L/Yr ($26,744/Yr)Living: ₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	B.S Astronomy EmphasisTOEFL79PTE53₹23.01L/Yr $26,744 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#50	University of Rhode Island, Kingston Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.55L/Yr ($30,862/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.S Physics and Physical Oceanog...TOEFL79PTE53₹26.55L/Yr $30,862 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 by US News in 2024