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2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Check out our list of 2024 Best Public Colleges in America to see which one is right for you.

Castleton University

Castleton University

4 Year  •  CastletonVT

Castleton University is a public university based in Castleton, Vermont. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 376 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 81%.

#505 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
81%
Net Price
$24,664
SAT Range
920-1130
ACT Range
17-23
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Shawnee State University

Shawnee State University

4 Year  •  PortsmouthOH

Shawnee State University is a public university based in Portsmouth, Ohio. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 717 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 68%.

#506 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
68%
Net Price
$20,910
SAT Range
1018-1235
ACT Range
18-24
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Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View A & M University

4 Year  •  Prairie ViewTX

Prairie View A & M University is a public university based in Prairie View, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 2,055 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 78%.

#507 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
78%
Net Price
$23,750
SAT Range
870-1050
ACT Range
16-20
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University of Houston-Victoria

University of Houston-Victoria

4 Year  •  VictoriaTX

University of Houston-Victoria is a public university based in Victoria, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 296 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 48%.

#508 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
48%
Net Price
$19,639
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

4 Year  •  Green BayWI

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a public university based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 975 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 75%.

#509 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
75%
Net Price
$19,334
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University of Connecticut-Stamford

University of Connecticut-Stamford

4 Year  •  StamfordCT

University of Connecticut-Stamford is a public university based in Stamford, Connecticut. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 561 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 82%.

#510 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
82%
Net Price
$32,124
SAT Range
980-1180
ACT Range
20-25
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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

4 Year  •  TacomaWA

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a public university based in Tacoma, Washington. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 588 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 83%.

#511 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
83%
Net Price
$26,310
SAT Range
980-1190
ACT Range
18-24
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

4 Year  •  KenoshaWI

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public university based in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 709 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 60%.

#512 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
60%
Net Price
$20,083
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University of South Florida-St Petersburg

University of South Florida-St Petersburg

4 Year  •  St. PetersburgFL

University of South Florida-St Petersburg is a public university based in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 643 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 39%.

#513 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
39%
Net Price
$21,929
SAT Range
1080-1230
ACT Range
22-26
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Shepherd University

Shepherd University

4 Year  •  ShepherdstownWV

Shepherd University is a public university based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 598 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 89%.

#514 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
89%
Net Price
$21,031
SAT Range
970-1150
ACT Range
19-24
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

4 Year  •  SharonPA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is a public university based in Sharon, Pennsylvania. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 65 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 74%.

#515 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
74%
Net Price
$15,164
SAT Range
950-1110
ACT Range
17-23
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California State University-Monterey Bay

California State University-Monterey Bay

4 Year  •  SeasideCA

California State University-Monterey Bay is a public university based in Seaside, California. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 926 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 53%.

#516 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
53%
Net Price
$23,363
SAT Range
970-1170
ACT Range
18-24
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