Midwestern Public Colleges

List of Public Colleges and Universities in the Midwest

There are 346 public colleges and universities in the Midwest enrolling 2,715,611 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with Midwest state residency. The  Midwest is home to popular public schools like University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Ohio State University and University of Wisconsin Madison.

Midwest Public 4 year 2 year

346 results

University of Northern Iowa
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Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 8,945enrollment
  • $15,782net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1330SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Columbus State Community College
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Columbus, OH

Columbus State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 25,129enrollment
  • $6,964net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

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Youngstown State University
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Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 11,071enrollment
  • $11,900net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Oakland Community College
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Bloomfield Hills, MI

Oakland Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 13,430enrollment
  • $5,605net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Vincennes University
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Vincennes, IN
 

Vincennes University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 16,773enrollment
  • $9,637net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Platteville
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Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin Platteville

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 6,486enrollment
  • $15,595net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

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Saginaw Valley State University
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University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 7,147enrollment
  • $12,432net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Eastern Illinois University
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Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 8,857enrollment
  • $13,380net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin La Crosse
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La Crosse, WI

University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 10,274enrollment
  • $13,130net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Joliet Junior College
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Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 10,212enrollment
  • $4,440net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

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University of Illinois at Springfield
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Springfield, IL

University of Illinois at Springfield

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 4,198enrollment
  • $11,733net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 988-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

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Winona State University
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Winona, MN

Winona State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,154enrollment
  • $18,187net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1270SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Schoolcraft College
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Livonia, MI
 

Schoolcraft College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,650enrollment
  • $8,956net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

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Henry Ford Community College
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Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,204enrollment
  • $3,178net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

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University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
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Eau Claire, WI

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 10,104enrollment
  • $15,000net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $14,197net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 938-1158SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Sinclair Community College
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Dayton, OH
 

Sinclair Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,591enrollment
  • $5,830net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lansing Community College
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Lansing, MI

Lansing Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,573enrollment
  • $4,371net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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