Best colleges with Public Administration degrees

What colleges offer public administration classes in 2025?

There are 186 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in public administration. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in public administration based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $16,214 per year. St Petersburg College offers the cheapest public administration degree with an average net price of $300 annually.

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Rhode Island College
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 5,767enrollment
  • $11,549net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 860-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 5,184enrollment
  • $23,344net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 990-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,951enrollment
  • $18,156net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Lindenwood University
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Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 7,288enrollment
  • $18,698net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Point Park University
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Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#52 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,299enrollment
  • $25,477net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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Western Carolina University
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Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,628enrollment
  • $12,252net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Oakland University
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Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 15,922enrollment
  • $15,734net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 995-1185SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

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Cleveland State University
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Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,117enrollment
  • $16,307net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 880-1130SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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California State University Fullerton
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Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 41,962enrollment
  • $6,283net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Missouri State University Springfield
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Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 23,418enrollment
  • $17,104net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

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Brenau University
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Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,420enrollment
  • $20,860net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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CUNY Medgar Evers College
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Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Medgar Evers College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,846enrollment
  • $6,207net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 780-1000SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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Kutztown, PA

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 7,416enrollment
  • $21,856net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Eastern Michigan University
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Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 13,324enrollment
  • $17,388net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1170SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Stephen F Austin State University
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Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,888enrollment
  • $15,498net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Whitewater
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Whitewater, WI

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 11,519enrollment
  • $13,670net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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University of Central Arkansas
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Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,790enrollment
  • $16,362net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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Indiana University Northwest
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Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,045enrollment
  • $5,553net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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Colleges for earning degrees in Public Administration can be found in the following states