21 Best colleges for Astrophysics and Astronomy in Michigan

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Michigan ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 2.63M citations received by 62.9K academic papers made by 21 universities in Michigan 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#8 in the United States

#8 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Average SAT: 1440
Average ACT: 33
Receiving Aid: 66%

2. Michigan State University

East Lansing

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#42 in the United States

#45 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average SAT: 1250
Average ACT: 29
Receiving Aid: 97%

3. Wayne State University

Detroit

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#94 in the United States

#108 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average SAT: 1150
Average ACT: 25
Receiving Aid: 97%

4. Michigan Technological University

Houghton

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#161 in the United States

#187 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average SAT: 1225
Average ACT: 28
Receiving Aid: 98%

5. Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#207 in the United States

#235 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average SAT: 1105
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 95%

6. Oakland University

Rochester Hills

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#219 in the United States

#248 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average SAT: 1090
Receiving Aid: 95%
Average Aid: $9,641

7. Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#291 in the United States

#330 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average SAT: 1085
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 97%

8. Andrews University

Berrien Springs

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#305 in the United States

#344 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 87%
Average SAT: 1220
Average ACT: 24
Net Price: $24,874

9. Grand Valley State University

Allendale

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#366 in the United States

#411 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 95%
Average SAT: 1065
Average ACT: 25
Receiving Aid: 93%

10. Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#429 in the United States

#478 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average SAT: 1040
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 96%

11. Kettering University

Flint

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#458 in the United States

#508 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average SAT: 1185
Average ACT: 28
Net Price: $33,616

12. Hope College

Holland

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#496 in the United States

#549 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average SAT: 1200
Average ACT: 29
Net Price: $28,643

13. University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#498 in the United States

#551 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average SAT: 1140
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $17,987

14. Alma College

Alma

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#506 in the United States

#559 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 66%
Net Price: $24,862
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $36,447

15. Northern Michigan University

Marquette

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#567 in the United States

#620 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Receiving Aid: 96%
Average Aid: $9,008
Enrollment: 7,197

16. Calvin College

Grand Rapids

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#570 in the United States

#623 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Average SAT: 1205
Average ACT: 26
Net Price: $26,374

17. Lawrence Technological University

Southfield

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#613 in the United States

#668 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Net Price: $33,807
Receiving Aid: 95%
Average Aid: $20,526

18. Hillsdale College

Hillsdale

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#624 in the United States

#679 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 21%
Average SAT: 1425
Average ACT: 32
Net Price: $26,030

19. Albion College

Albion

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#676 in the United States

#735 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 83%
Net Price: $18,470
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $50,344

20. Saginaw Valley State University

University Center

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#818 in the United States

#883 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average SAT: 1050
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 99%

21. Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#834 in the United States

#900 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average SAT: 1281
Net Price: $26,050
Receiving Aid: 100%

Closest to Michigan states to learn Astrophysics and Astronomy

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