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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Astronomy and Astrophysics

261 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

261 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 261 colleges

Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.2%
Annual cost
$83,802/yr
Grad earnings
$97,434
SAT avg
1,533
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.2%
Annual cost
$83,802/yr
Grad earnings
$97,434
SAT avg
1,533
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $80
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $80
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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Rice University
Houston, Texas
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.9%
Annual cost
$74,110/yr
Grad earnings
$89,718
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 11 Fee $75
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Rice University
Houston, Texas
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.9%
Annual cost
$74,110/yr
Grad earnings
$89,718
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 4 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10%
Annual cost
$81,164/yr
Grad earnings
$88,665
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10%
Annual cost
$81,164/yr
Grad earnings
$88,665
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 9 Decision Apr 1
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Union College
Schenectady, New York
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$81,627/yr
Grad earnings
$88,604
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
30
Apply by Nov 1
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Union College
Schenectady, New York
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$81,627/yr
Grad earnings
$88,604
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 15
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Union College
Schenectady, New York
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 43.8%
Annual cost
$81,627/yr
Grad earnings
$88,604
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics in USA?
261 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Astronomy and Astrophysics in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Astronomy and Astrophysics in USA?
Dartmouth College leads with median graduate earnings of $97,434 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Astronomy and Astrophysics programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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