These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in the United States as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the best public college in America is University of Michigan. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
444 results nationwide
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#19 Best Public Universities in New York
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Jan 18
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#1 Best Value in Nevada
Applications Due Apr 7
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Aug 1
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Maryland
Applications Due Apr 1
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan
Applications Due Apr 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 15
Public 4 Year
8 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Texas
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due May 31
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Arkansas
Applications Due Aug 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#20 Best Public Universities in New York
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Montana
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#21 Best Public Universities in New York
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#22 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Jan 15
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