32 Best colleges for Quantum and Particle physics 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 Quantum and Particle physics. A graph of 9.79M citations received by 246K academic papers made by 32 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 Quantum and Particle physics

#5 in the United States

#5 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Average SAT: 1445
Average ACT: 33
Receiving Aid: 69%

2. Michigan State University

East Lansing

For Quantum and Particle physics

#39 in the United States

#44 in North America

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

3. Wayne State University

Detroit

For Quantum and Particle physics

#86 in the United States

#97 in North America

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

4. Michigan Technological University

Houghton

For Quantum and Particle physics

#138 in the United States

#162 in North America

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

5. Oakland University

Rochester Hills

For Quantum and Particle physics

#198 in the United States

#229 in North America

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

6. Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo

For Quantum and Particle physics

#204 in the United States

#235 in North America

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

7. Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

For Quantum and Particle physics

#251 in the United States

#287 in North America

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

8. Kettering University

Flint

For Quantum and Particle physics

#300 in the United States

#343 in North America

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

9. Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti

For Quantum and Particle physics

#381 in the United States

#427 in North America

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

10. Grand Valley State University

Allendale

For Quantum and Particle physics

#384 in the United States

#430 in North America

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

11. Andrews University

Berrien Springs

For Quantum and Particle physics

#393 in the United States

#439 in North America

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

12. Calvin College

Grand Rapids

For Quantum and Particle physics

#433 in the United States

#484 in North America

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

13. Northern Michigan University

Marquette

For Quantum and Particle physics

#440 in the United States

#491 in North America

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

14. University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit

For Quantum and Particle physics

#447 in the United States

#498 in North America

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

15. Hope College

Holland

For Quantum and Particle physics

#463 in the United States

#515 in North America

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

16. Lawrence Technological University

Southfield

For Quantum and Particle physics

#618 in the United States

#676 in North America

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

17. Saginaw Valley State University

University Center

For Quantum and Particle physics

#646 in the United States

#704 in North America

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

18. Alma College

Alma

For Quantum and Particle physics

#742 in the United States

#808 in North America

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

19. Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo

For Quantum and Particle physics

#788 in the United States

#854 in North America

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

20. Ferris State University

Big Rapids

For Quantum and Particle physics

#791 in the United States

#857 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average SAT: 1005
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 99%

21. Albion College

Albion

For Quantum and Particle physics

#809 in the United States

#876 in North America

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

22. Jackson College

Jackson

For Quantum and Particle physics

#855 in the United States

#922 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Receiving Aid: 92%
Average Aid: $10,185
Enrollment: 5,086

23. Hillsdale College

Hillsdale

For Quantum and Particle physics

#875 in the United States

#942 in North America

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

24. Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste. Marie

For Quantum and Particle physics

#957 in the United States

#1026 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Receiving Aid: 96%
Average Aid: $14,632
Enrollment: 1,567

25. Northwood University

Midland

For Quantum and Particle physics

#968 in the United States

#1037 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Net Price: $25,549
Receiving Aid: 98%
Average Aid: $23,349

26. Davenport University

Grand Rapids

For Quantum and Particle physics

#1115 in the United States

#1189 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 98%
Net Price: $18,538
Receiving Aid: 100%
Average Aid: $18,803

27. Siena Heights University

Adrian

For Quantum and Particle physics

#1127 in the United States

#1201 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average SAT: 940
Average ACT: 20
Net Price: $17,520

28. Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor

For Quantum and Particle physics

#1227 in the United States

#1303 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 52%
Average SAT: 1125
Net Price: $21,067
Receiving Aid: 100%

29. Madonna University

Livonia

For Quantum and Particle physics

#1256 in the United States

#1333 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 63%
Average SAT: 980
Net Price: $18,373
Receiving Aid: 98%

30. Adrian College

Adrian

For Quantum and Particle physics

#1259 in the United States

#1336 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average SAT: 1007
Average ACT: 24
Net Price: $25,922

31. Aquinas College

Grand Rapids

For Quantum and Particle physics

#1310 in the United States

#1388 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average SAT: 1025
Average ACT: 23
Net Price: $18,018

32. Schoolcraft College

Livonia

For Quantum and Particle physics

#1315 in the United States

#1393 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Receiving Aid: 71%
Average Aid: $5,951
Enrollment: 8,587

Closest to Michigan states to learn Quantum and Particle physics

State	Universities Unis	Best university country rank Best uni rank
Wisconsin	27	15
Indiana	30	20
Ohio	51	23
Illinois	58	7
Iowa	21	37
Minnesota	25	17
West Virginia	14	114
Pennsylvania	87	12
Kentucky	22	74
New York	123	11
Missouri	31	55
Tennessee	31	53
District of Columbia	8	110
Virginia	38	38
Maryland	25	16
Vermont	10	162
New Jersey	24	8
Connecticut	20	27
North Carolina	34	40
New Hampshire	11	95
Massachusetts	60	1
South Dakota	8	265
Rhode Island	9	52
Arkansas	17	106
North Dakota	7	181
Nebraska	10	77
South Carolina	23	75
Kansas	13	89
Georgia	37	14
Alabama	22	97
Maine	11	192
Mississippi	13	133
Oklahoma	18	88
Louisiana	22	71
Colorado	18	34
Florida	44	29
Montana	6	142
Texas	72	10
New Mexico	9	78
Utah	10	45
Idaho	7	160
Arizona	7	31
Nevada	4	131
Washington	25	13
Oregon	16	80
California	111	2
Puerto Rico	13	271
Alaska	4	195
Hawaii	7	119