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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 241–261 of 261 colleges

Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$80,440/yr
Grad earnings
$110,066
SAT avg
1,535
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31
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Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$80,440/yr
Grad earnings
$110,066
SAT avg
1,535
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 29.3%
Annual cost
$77,515/yr
Grad earnings
$105,584
SAT avg
1,432
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $70
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 29.3%
Annual cost
$77,515/yr
Grad earnings
$105,584
SAT avg
1,432
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 29.3%
Annual cost
$77,515/yr
Grad earnings
$105,584
SAT avg
1,432
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 31 Fee $80
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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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?
California Institute of Technology leads with median graduate earnings of $128,566 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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