Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

4 Best Universities in Boston for Applied Physics

Focusing specifically on Applied Physics, our data science engine identified the 4 most influential universities in Boston. Our methodology evaluated 331.1K subject-specific papers and 13.64M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Boston University

For Applied Physics

#64 in United States #69 in North America

11% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1475 Avg SAT

1869 Founded

2

Northeastern University

For Applied Physics

#82 in United States #93 in North America

5% Acceptance

17,432 Enrollment

1490 Avg SAT

1898 Founded

3

For Applied Physics

#87 in United States #99 in North America

16% Acceptance

9,942 Enrollment

1490 Avg SAT

1863 Founded

4

University of Massachusetts – Boston

For Applied Physics

#199 in United States #228 in North America

84% Acceptance

9,942 Enrollment

1180 Avg SAT

1964 Founded