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.
Winona State University
4 Year • Winona, MN
Winona State University is a public university based in Winona, Minnesota. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,610 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 66%.
#325 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
4 Year • Winston-Salem, NC
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public university based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 173 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 32%.
#326 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
New Jersey City University
4 Year • Jersey City, NJ
New Jersey City University is a public university based in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 991 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 91%.
#327 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
McNeese State University
4 Year • Lake Charles, LA
McNeese State University is a public university based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,322 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 62%.
#328 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
4 Year • Kapolei, HI
University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a public university based in Kapolei, Hawaii. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 284 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 78%.
#329 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Saginaw Valley State University
4 Year • University Center, MI
Saginaw Valley State University is a public university based in University Center, Michigan. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,231 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 73%.
#330 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Colorado State University-Pueblo
4 Year • Pueblo, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo is a public university based in Pueblo, Colorado. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 725 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 95%.
#331 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of Southern Indiana
4 Year • Evansville, IN
University of Southern Indiana is a public university based in Evansville, Indiana. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,714 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 93%.
#332 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
4 Year • Natchitoches, LA
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public university based in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,542 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 80%.
#333 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Northern Michigan University
4 Year • Marquette, MI
Northern Michigan University is a public university based in Marquette, Michigan. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,501 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 74%.
#334 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
University of Nebraska at Kearney
4 Year • Kearney, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public university based in Kearney, Nebraska. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 904 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 81%.
#335 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Indiana University-Kokomo
4 Year • Kokomo, IN
Indiana University-Kokomo is a public university based in Kokomo, Indiana. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 605 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 70%.
#336 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America