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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.

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City State University

4 Year  •  Elizabeth CityNC

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

Acceptance Rate
59%
Net Price
$14,036
SAT Range
860-990
ACT Range
16-20
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Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University

4 Year  •  JoplinMO

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

Acceptance Rate
95%
Net Price
$17,120
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Dakota State University

Dakota State University

4 Year  •  MadisonSD

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

Acceptance Rate
84%
Net Price
$21,407
SAT Range
950-1240
ACT Range
19-26
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East Central University

East Central University

4 Year  •  AdaOK

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

Acceptance Rate
48%
Net Price
$17,854
SAT Range
940-1160
ACT Range
18-23
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CUNY York College

CUNY York College

4 Year  •  JamaicaNY

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

Acceptance Rate
44%
Net Price
$8,322
SAT Range
880-1040
ACT Range
-
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

4 Year  •  AlvaOK

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

Acceptance Rate
83%
Net Price
$16,346
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine

4 Year  •  MediaPA

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

Acceptance Rate
87%
Net Price
$32,368
SAT Range
950-1200
ACT Range
19-27
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Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University

4 Year  •  StephenvilleTX

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

Acceptance Rate
50%
Net Price
$20,387
SAT Range
950-1130
ACT Range
18-23
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

4 Year  •  East StroudsburgPA

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

Acceptance Rate
83%
Net Price
$22,960
SAT Range
910-1090
ACT Range
20-25
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Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University

4 Year  •  PortlandOR

Oregon Health & Science University is a public university based in Portland, Oregon.

#454 in 2024 Best Public Four Year Colleges in America

Net Price
$19,602
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Montana State University-Northern

Montana State University-Northern

4 Year  •  HavreMT

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

Acceptance Rate
100%
Net Price
$16,731
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Northern State University

Northern State University

4 Year  •  AberdeenSD

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

Acceptance Rate
87%
Net Price
$21,324
SAT Range
950-1140
ACT Range
19-24
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