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.
SUNY Buffalo State
4 Year • Buffalo, NY
SUNY Buffalo State is a public university based in Buffalo, New York. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,806 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 57%.
#313 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Colorado Mesa University
4 Year • Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mesa University is a public university based in Grand Junction, Colorado. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,882 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 81%.
#314 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
4 Year • Pine Bluff, AR
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public university based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 514 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 46%.
#315 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
California State University-Dominguez Hills
4 Year • Carson, CA
California State University-Dominguez Hills is a public university based in Carson, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,678 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 53%.
#316 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Southern Connecticut State University
4 Year • New Haven, CT
Southern Connecticut State University is a public university based in New Haven, Connecticut. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,379 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 64%.
#317 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Eastern Connecticut State University
4 Year • Willimantic, CT
Eastern Connecticut State University is a public university based in Willimantic, Connecticut. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 925 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 65%.
#318 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Pittsburg State University
4 Year • Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg State University is a public university based in Pittsburg, Kansas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 995 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 87%.
#319 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Savannah State University
4 Year • Savannah, GA
Savannah State University is a public university based in Savannah, Georgia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 869 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 55%.
#320 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Emporia State University
4 Year • Emporia, KS
Emporia State University is a public university based in Emporia, Kansas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 606 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 82%.
#321 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Columbus State University
4 Year • Columbus, GA
Columbus State University is a public university based in Columbus, Georgia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 958 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 53%.
#322 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
4 Year • Manchester, NH
University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a public university based in Manchester, New Hampshire. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 64 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 60%.
#323 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of Minnesota-Crookston
4 Year • Crookston, MN
University of Minnesota-Crookston is a public university based in Crookston, Minnesota. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 206 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 68%.
#324 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America