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Welcome to our guide to the Top 100 Public Universities in the U.S. This list spotlights institutions that provided ample classroom resources for students and faculty, awarded bachelor's degrees at high rates, and produced graduates who entered the workforce with manageable debt and good starting salaries. Each entry can be sorted by region, enrollment size, major areas of study, and more for easy browsing. Whether you’re drawn to rigorous STEM tracks or energetic arts communities, you’ll find them here.
Dive in to uncover the best in public higher education from coast to coast!
*Data gathered from U.S. News 2024 Best National University Rankings. Universities must meet the following criteria to be considered for ranking:
- Be located in the U. S.
- Have regional accreditation
- Be designated as a bachelor's degree-granting institution in Carnegie's Basic Classification but not designated as a "highly specialized" school
- Enroll at least 100 undergraduate students
- Have financial expenditure figures available in the U.S. Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Data Center
- Have a six-year bachelor's degree graduation rate of full-time, first-year bachelor’s degree-seeking students
- Actively accepting new applicants for first-year, first-time students
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