2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education. Discover 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America ranked by Prepler.
California State University Maritime Academy
4 Year • Vallejo, CA
California State University Maritime Academy is a public university based in Vallejo, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 223 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 66%.
#217 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
4 Year • Jonesboro, AR •
Arkansas State University-Main Campus is a public university based in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,427 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 66%.
#218 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Augusta University
4 Year • Augusta, GA
Augusta University is a public university based in Augusta, Georgia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 875 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 74%.
#219 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Kennesaw State University
4 Year • Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw State University is a public university based in Kennesaw, Georgia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 5,237 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 60%.
#220 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of North Georgia
4 Year • Dahlonega, GA
University of North Georgia is a public university based in Dahlonega, Georgia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 3,964 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 78%.
#221 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
4 Year • Eau Claire, WI
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public university based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 2,352 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 75%.
#222 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Florida Gulf Coast University
4 Year • Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University is a public university based in Fort Myers, Florida. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 2,626 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 64%.
#223 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
The University of Texas at Tyler
4 Year • Tyler, TX
The University of Texas at Tyler is a public university based in Tyler, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 716 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 64%.
#224 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Texas A & M University-Commerce
4 Year • Commerce, TX
Texas A & M University-Commerce is a public university based in Commerce, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,161 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 34%.
#225 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of Akron Main Campus
4 Year • Akron, OH
University of Akron Main Campus is a public university based in Akron, Ohio. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 3,440 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 92%.
#226 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Oregon Institute of Technology
4 Year • Klamath Falls, OR
Oregon Institute of Technology is a public university based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 334 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 61%.
#227 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
California State University-Northridge
4 Year • Northridge, CA
California State University-Northridge is a public university based in Northridge, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 5,227 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 57%.
#228 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America