18 Best colleges for Astrophysics and Astronomy in Maryland

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EduRank

Below is a list of best universities in Maryland ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 2.34M citations received by 59.1K academic papers made by 18 universities in Maryland 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. University of Maryland - College Park

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
45%
Average SAT
1440
Average ACT
32
Receiving Aid
63%

2. Johns Hopkins University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
7%
Average SAT
1545
Average ACT
35
Net Price
$24,034

3. University of Maryland - Baltimore County

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
81%
Average SAT
1300
Average ACT
26
Receiving Aid
94%

4. University of Maryland, Baltimore

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
6,931
Male:Female
27:73
Founded
1807

5. United States Naval Academy

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
11%
Average SAT
1320
Average ACT
29
Receiving Aid
0%

6. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
100%
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
1972

7. University of Baltimore

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
89%
Average SAT
985
Receiving Aid
90%
Average Aid
$7,544

8. Towson University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
79%
Average SAT
1120
Average ACT
22
Receiving Aid
84%

9. Morgan State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
85%
Average SAT
970
Average ACT
19
Receiving Aid
99%

10. St. John's College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
50%
Average SAT
1355
Average ACT
32
Net Price
$27,643

11. Salisbury University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
91%
Average SAT
1250
Average ACT
25
Receiving Aid
97%

12. Loyola University Maryland

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
83%
Average SAT
1270
Average ACT
30
Net Price
$33,312

13. St Mary's College of Maryland

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
77%
Average SAT
1250
Average ACT
29
Receiving Aid
96%

14. University of Maryland Eastern Shore

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
82%
Receiving Aid
100%
Average Aid
$12,705
Enrollment
2,518

15. Washington College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
75%
Average SAT
1290
Average ACT
27
Net Price
$31,650

16. Bowie State University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
87%
Average SAT
924
Receiving Aid
88%
Average Aid
$9,463

17. Goucher College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
80%
Average SAT
1221
Average ACT
30
Net Price
$30,945

18. McDaniel College

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Acceptance Rate
82%
Net Price
$23,733
Receiving Aid
100%
Average Aid
$38,848

Closest to Maryland states to learn Astrophysics and Astronomy

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
District of Columbia 8 104
New Jersey 18 6
Pennsylvania 58 12
Virginia 25 33
West Virginia 4 107
Connecticut 17 22
New York 84 9
North Carolina 23 53
Ohio 32 20
Rhode Island 6 50
Massachusetts 44 4
Vermont 4 164
South Carolina 12 94
New Hampshire 8 77
Kentucky 11 68
Indiana 20 36
Tennessee 20 63
Georgia 22 31
Michigan 21 7
Maine 7 196
Illinois 33 10
Alabama 16 87
Wisconsin 20 21
Florida 27 29
Mississippi 7 157
Missouri 14 47
Iowa 9 48
Arkansas 9 146
Minnesota 20 28
Louisiana 16 67
Kansas 9 88
Oklahoma 9 72
Nebraska 7 93
South Dakota 6 244
North Dakota 3 193
Texas 52 14
Colorado 14 19
Puerto Rico 6 304
New Mexico 5 65
Montana 4 102
Utah 6 51
Idaho 4 162
Arizona 5 5
Washington 16 11
Oregon 13 73
California 68 1
Alaska 3 120
Hawaii 4 61