2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Arcata, CA  • 

Humboldt State University is a public university based in Arcata, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,210 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 81%.

#265 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Gunnison, CO

Western State Colorado University is a public university based in Gunnison, Colorado. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 447 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 85%.

#266 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University is a public university based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,509 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 85%.

#267 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Providence, RI

Rhode Island College is a public university based in Providence, Rhode Island. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,040 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 73%.

#268 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Kingsville, TX

Texas A & M University-Kingsville is a public university based in Kingsville, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,093 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 84%.

#269 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University is a public university based in Hammond, Louisiana. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 2,737 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 88%.

#270 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University is a public university based in Baltimore, Maryland. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,204 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 63%.

#271 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Princess Anne, MD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public university based in Princess Anne, Maryland. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 565 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 39%.

#272 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Hayward, CA

California State University-East Bay is a public university based in Hayward, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,420 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 74%.

#273 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College is a public university based in Durango, Colorado. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 706 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 83%.

#274 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Houston, TX

Texas Southern University is a public university based in Houston, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,975 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 66%.

#275 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

4 Year  •  Anchorage, AK  • 

University of Alaska Anchorage is a public university based in Anchorage, Alaska. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,877 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 82%.

#276 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America