21 Best colleges for Astrophysics and Astronomy in Michigan

Updated: March 15, 2026

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 2.74M citations received by 64.2K 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: 16%
Average SAT: 1445
Average ACT: 33
Receiving Aid: 69%

2. Michigan State University

East Lansing

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#42 in the United States

#45 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average SAT: 1270
Average ACT: 28
Receiving Aid: 92%

3. Wayne State University

Detroit

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#95 in the United States

#109 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average SAT: 1165
Average ACT: 26
Receiving Aid: 99%

4. Michigan Technological University

Houghton

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#164 in the United States

#190 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 92%
Average SAT: 1240
Average ACT: 28
Receiving Aid: 99%

5. Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#205 in the United States

#233 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Receiving Aid: 96%
Average Aid: $11,048
Enrollment: 16,744

6. Oakland University

Rochester Hills

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#219 in the United States

#248 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average SAT: 1130
Receiving Aid: 96%
Average Aid: $12,988

7. Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#289 in the United States

#328 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average SAT: 1080
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 96%

8. Andrews University

Berrien Springs

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#309 in the United States

#350 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average SAT: 1140
Average ACT: 23
Net Price: $24,728

9. Grand Valley State University

Allendale

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#362 in the United States

#407 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average SAT: 1065
Average ACT: 26
Receiving Aid: 94%

10. Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#431 in the United States

#480 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average SAT: 1045
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 94%

11. Kettering University

Flint

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#459 in the United States

#510 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average SAT: 1245
Average ACT: 28
Net Price: $35,609

12. Hope College

Holland

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#494 in the United States

#546 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average SAT: 1220
Average ACT: 28
Net Price: $30,700

13. University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#502 in the United States

#555 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Average SAT: 1145
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $16,790

14. Alma College

Alma

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#510 in the United States

#563 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 57%
Net Price: $22,094
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $41,618

15. Northern Michigan University

Marquette

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#568 in the United States

#622 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 84%
Receiving Aid: 96%
Average Aid: $12,012
Enrollment: 7,409

16. Calvin College

Grand Rapids

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#577 in the United States

#631 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Average SAT: 1207
Average ACT: 27
Net Price: $25,231

17. Lawrence Technological University

Southfield

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#599 in the United States

#653 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 56%
Net Price: $34,083
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $23,877

18. Hillsdale College

Hillsdale

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#622 in the United States

#678 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 21%
Average SAT: 1405
Average ACT: 32
Net Price: $23,993

19. Albion College

Albion

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#672 in the United States

#733 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Net Price: $16,719
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $53,298

20. Saginaw Valley State University

University Center

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#819 in the United States

#885 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 72%
Average SAT: 1045
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 99%

21. Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#837 in the United States

#903 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Average SAT: 1275
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $26,956

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	35	21
Illinois	36	10
Iowa	11	53
Minnesota	21	28
West Virginia	6	107
Pennsylvania	64	12
Kentucky	13	68
New York	85	9
Missouri	16	44
Tennessee	20	63
District of Columbia	8	101
Virginia	29	36
Maryland	18	14
Vermont	4	169
New Jersey	18	6
Connecticut	18	22
North Carolina	25	45
New Hampshire	8	75
Massachusetts	48	4
South Dakota	7	239
Rhode Island	6	51
Arkansas	9	142
North Dakota	3	206
Nebraska	7	93
South Carolina	14	97
Kansas	10	82
Georgia	25	32
Alabama	16	91
Maine	7	202
Mississippi	7	161
Oklahoma	9	71
Louisiana	17	64
Colorado	14	20
Florida	27	29
Montana	4	109
Texas	53	15
New Mexico	6	69
Utah	6	50
Idaho	4	171
Arizona	5	7
Washington	16	11
Oregon	14	74
California	73	1
Puerto Rico	6	305
Alaska	3	117
Hawaii	4	61