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.
Elizabeth City State University
4 Year • Elizabeth City, NC
Elizabeth City State University is a public university based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 349 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 59%.
#445 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Missouri Southern State University
4 Year • Joplin, MO
Missouri Southern State University is a public university based in Joplin, Missouri. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,012 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 95%.
#446 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Dakota State University
4 Year • Madison, SD
Dakota State University is a public university based in Madison, South Dakota. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 381 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 84%.
#447 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
East Central University
4 Year • Ada, OK
East Central University is a public university based in Ada, Oklahoma. 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 48%.
#448 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
CUNY York College
4 Year • Jamaica, NY
CUNY York College is a public university based in Jamaica, New York. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,137 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 44%.
#449 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
4 Year • Alva, OK
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university based in Alva, Oklahoma. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 352 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 83%.
#450 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
4 Year • Media, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is a public university based in Media, Pennsylvania. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 430 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 87%.
#451 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Tarleton State University
4 Year • Stephenville, TX
Tarleton State University is a public university based in Stephenville, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,899 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 50%.
#452 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
4 Year • East Stroudsburg, PA
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university based in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,292 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 83%.
#453 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Oregon Health & Science University
4 Year • Portland, OR
Oregon Health & Science University is a public university based in Portland, Oregon.
#454 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Montana State University-Northern
4 Year • Havre, MT
Montana State University-Northern is a public university based in Havre, Montana. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 264 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 100%.
#455 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America
Northern State University
4 Year • Aberdeen, SD
Northern State University is a public university based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 324 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 87%.
#456 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America