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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.

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

Louisiana State University-Alexandria

4 Year  •  AlexandriaLA

Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public university based in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 470 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 31%.

#349 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
31%
Net Price
$19,171
SAT Range
790-1120
ACT Range
18-22
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Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University

4 Year  •  AmericusGA

Georgia Southwestern State University is a public university based in Americus, Georgia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 452 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 67%.

#350 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
67%
Net Price
$20,436
SAT Range
960-1110
ACT Range
19-23
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Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University

4 Year  •  CullowheeNC

Western Carolina University is a public university based in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,998 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 38%.

#351 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
38%
Net Price
$21,452
SAT Range
1020-1200
ACT Range
19-24
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

4 Year  •  Fort WayneIN

Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne is a public university based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,562 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 94%.

#352 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
94%
Net Price
$21,801
SAT Range
970-1170
ACT Range
18-25
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Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University

4 Year  •  DanburyCT

Western Connecticut State University is a public university based in Danbury, Connecticut. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 827 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 70%.

#353 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
70%
Net Price
$27,947
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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

4 Year  •  PlattsburghNY

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a public university based in Plattsburgh, New York. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,129 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 52%.

#354 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
52%
Net Price
$24,648
SAT Range
1050-1190
ACT Range
21-25
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SUNY at Fredonia

SUNY at Fredonia

4 Year  •  FredoniaNY

SUNY at Fredonia is a public university based in Fredonia, New York. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,128 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 64%.

#355 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
64%
Net Price
$23,597
SAT Range
980-1190
ACT Range
21-26
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SUNY Cortland

SUNY Cortland

4 Year  •  CortlandNY

SUNY Cortland is a public university based in Cortland, New York. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,288 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 47%.

#356 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
47%
Net Price
$24,879
SAT Range
1050-1200
ACT Range
22-25
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Lewis-Clark State College

Lewis-Clark State College

4 Year  •  LewistonID

Lewis-Clark State College is a public university based in Lewiston, Idaho. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 569 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 99%.

#357 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
99%
Net Price
$16,734
SAT Range
930-1100
ACT Range
17-22
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

4 Year  •  BostonMA

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public university based in Boston, Massachusetts. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 424 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 70%.

#358 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
70%
Net Price
$29,700
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Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University

4 Year  •  Fort ValleyGA

Fort Valley State University is a public university based in Fort Valley, Georgia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 521 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 43%.

#359 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
43%
Net Price
$21,108
SAT Range
430-698
ACT Range
5-17
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Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University

4 Year  •  HaysKS

Fort Hays State University is a public university based in Hays, Kansas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,045 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 88%.

#360 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
88%
Net Price
$17,831
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