21 Best colleges for Astrophysics and Astronomy in Michigan

Updated: February 29, 2024

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 1.72M citations received by 52.4K 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

#7 in the United States

#7 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Average SAT: 1440
Average ACT: 33
Receiving Aid: 74%

2. Michigan State University

East Lansing

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#44 in the United States

#47 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average SAT: 1260
Average ACT: 28
Receiving Aid: 94%

3. Wayne State University

Detroit

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#100 in the United States

#114 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Average SAT: 1150
Average ACT: 25
Receiving Aid: 98%

4. Michigan Technological University

Houghton

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#163 in the United States

#188 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 94%
Average SAT: 1240
Average ACT: 28
Receiving Aid: 100%

5. Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#204 in the United States

#232 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average SAT: 1105
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 94%

6. Oakland University

Rochester Hills

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#206 in the United States

#234 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average SAT: 1130
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $9,755

7. Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#290 in the United States

#328 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average SAT: 1100
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 99%

8. Andrews University

Berrien Springs

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#293 in the United States

#331 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average SAT: 1225
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $24,194

9. Grand Valley State University

Allendale

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#380 in the United States

#427 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average SAT: 1085
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 95%

10. Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#409 in the United States

#458 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average SAT: 1055
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 96%

11. Alma College

Alma

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#453 in the United States

#504 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Net Price: $23,995
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $34,736

12. Kettering University

Flint

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#467 in the United States

#518 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average SAT: 1250
Average ACT: 27
Net Price: $34,486

13. Hope College

Holland

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#481 in the United States

#532 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average SAT: 1210
Average ACT: 28
Net Price: $25,800

14. University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#500 in the United States

#553 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average SAT: 1084
Average ACT: 24
Net Price: $18,197

15. Calvin College

Grand Rapids

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#529 in the United States

#582 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average SAT: 1245
Average ACT: 28
Net Price: $25,775

16. Northern Michigan University

Marquette

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#591 in the United States

#647 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $9,385
Enrollment: 6,970

17. Lawrence Technological University

Southfield

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#622 in the United States

#679 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 82%
Net Price: $32,641
Receiving Aid: 99%
Average Aid: $19,658

18. Albion College

Albion

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#651 in the United States

#709 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 67%
Net Price: $19,351
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $47,406

19. Hillsdale College

Hillsdale

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#664 in the United States

#723 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 21%
Average SAT: 1440
Average ACT: 32
Net Price: $24,196

20. Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#738 in the United States

#799 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average SAT: 1285
Average ACT: 29
Net Price: $26,981

21. Saginaw Valley State University

University Center

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#824 in the United States

#889 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average SAT: 1075
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 100%

Closest to Michigan states to learn Astrophysics and Astronomy

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