11 Best colleges for Astrophysics and Astronomy in Iowa State

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EduRank

Below is a list of best universities in Iowa State ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 741K citations received by 23.2K academic papers made by 11 universities in Iowa State was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Iowa State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
89%
Average SAT
1230
Average ACT
25
Receiving Aid
89%

2. University of Iowa

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
85%
Average SAT
1225
Average ACT
25
Receiving Aid
88%

3. University of Northern Iowa

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
94%
Average SAT
1035
Average ACT
23
Receiving Aid
83%

4. Grinnell College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
13%
Average SAT
1484
Average ACT
33
Net Price
$33,446

5. Drake University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
64%
Average SAT
1290
Average ACT
27
Net Price
$30,886

6. Saint Ambrose University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
73%
Net Price
$23,578
Receiving Aid
100%
Average Aid
$26,559

7. Coe College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
71%
Average SAT
1180
Average ACT
25
Net Price
$20,940

8. Dordt College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
71%
Average SAT
1130
Average ACT
24
Net Price
$27,925

9. Luther College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
73%
Average SAT
1208
Average ACT
26
Net Price
$24,790

10. Wartburg College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
99%
Average SAT
1107
Average ACT
23
Net Price
$23,321

11. Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
23%
Enrollment
1,521
Male:Female
46:54
Founded
1898

Closest to Iowa states to learn Astrophysics and Astronomy

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
Missouri 16 45
Wisconsin 21 19
Illinois 35 10
Minnesota 21 28
Kansas 10 82
Nebraska 7 93
Indiana 20 33
South Dakota 7 242
Michigan 21 8
Arkansas 9 142
Oklahoma 9 72
Kentucky 13 68
North Dakota 3 206
Ohio 34 21
Tennessee 20 63
Mississippi 7 164
West Virginia 5 108
Colorado 14 20
Alabama 16 91
Louisiana 17 64
Pennsylvania 63 12
Virginia 28 36
Georgia 25 32
North Carolina 24 47
Texas 53 15
South Carolina 14 98
District of Columbia 8 101
Maryland 18 14
New Mexico 6 69
Montana 4 109
New York 85 9
New Jersey 18 6
Utah 6 50
Vermont 4 169
Connecticut 18 22
Idaho 4 170
Massachusetts 48 4
New Hampshire 8 75
Rhode Island 6 51
Arizona 5 7
Florida 28 29
Maine 7 202
Washington 16 11
Oregon 14 74
California 73 1
Puerto Rico 6 306
Alaska 3 116
Hawaii 4 61