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.
University of Hawaii at Hilo
4 Year • Hilo, HI
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public university based in Hilo, Hawaii. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 416 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 77%.
#253 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Marshall University
4 Year • Huntington, WV
Marshall University is a public university based in Huntington, West Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,801 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 90%.
#254 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
California State University-San Bernardino
4 Year • San Bernardino, CA
California State University-San Bernardino is a public university based in San Bernardino, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 2,517 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 57%.
#255 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
4 Year • Millersville, PA
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public university based in Millersville, Pennsylvania. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,351 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 79%.
#256 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of West Georgia
4 Year • Carrollton, GA
University of West Georgia is a public university based in Carrollton, Georgia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 2,240 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 58%.
#257 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Valdosta State University
4 Year • Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University is a public university based in Valdosta, Georgia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,595 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 74%.
#258 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
California State University-Stanislaus
4 Year • Turlock, CA
California State University-Stanislaus is a public university based in Turlock, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,421 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 77%.
#259 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Sonoma State University
4 Year • Rohnert Park, CA
Sonoma State University is a public university based in Rohnert Park, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,831 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 82%.
#260 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Delaware State University
4 Year • Dover, DE
Delaware State University is a public university based in Dover, Delaware. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 951 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 45%.
#261 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Jackson State University
4 Year • Jackson, MS
Jackson State University is a public university based in Jackson, Mississippi. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 933 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 71%.
#262 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Lamar University
4 Year • Beaumont, TX
Lamar University is a public university based in Beaumont, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,447 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 81%.
#263 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Eastern Kentucky University
4 Year • Richmond, KY
Eastern Kentucky University is a public university based in Richmond, Kentucky. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 2,574 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 87%.
#264 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America