Western Public Colleges

List of Public Colleges and Universities in the West

There are 310 public colleges and universities in the West enrolling 3,238,226 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 West state residency. The  West is home to popular public schools like University of California Los Angeles, San Diego State University, University of California Irvine and University of Washington Seattle Campus.

West Public 4 year 2 year

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Colorado Mesa University
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Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 8,905enrollment
  • $15,085net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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California State University Dominguez Hills
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Carson, CA

California State University Dominguez Hills

Public 4 Year

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  • 16,426enrollment
  • $5,068net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 4

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Salt Lake Community College
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Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 26,300enrollment
  • $6,279net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Portland Community College
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Portland, OR

Portland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,400enrollment
  • $10,166net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in Hawaii

  • 2,977enrollment
  • $13,867net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Long Beach City College
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Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 22,402enrollment
  • $6,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

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University of Nevada Reno
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Reno, NV

University of Nevada Reno

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Value in Nevada

  • 20,945enrollment
  • $16,670net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 7

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Eastern Washington University
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Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,910enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 10

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Bellevue College
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Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College

Public 4 Year

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  • 10,617enrollment
  • $11,404net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 15

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The University of Montana
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Missoula, MT

The University of Montana

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 9,955enrollment
  • $16,361net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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American River College
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Sacramento, CA

American River College

Public 2 Year

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  • 27,422enrollment
  • $7,730net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Chaffey College
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 19,238enrollment
  • $14,778net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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California State University Monterey Bay
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Seaside, CA

California State University Monterey Bay

Public 4 Year

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#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 7,045enrollment
  • $11,435net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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De Anza College
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Cupertino, CA

De Anza College

Public 2 Year

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  • 16,335enrollment
  • $8,267net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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California State University Bakersfield
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Bakersfield, CA

California State University Bakersfield

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,613enrollment
  • $7,521net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Riverside City College
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Riverside, CA

Riverside City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,147enrollment
  • $6,428net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Oct 20

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California State University Channel Islands
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Camarillo, CA

California State University Channel Islands

Public 4 Year

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  • 6,128enrollment
  • $13,540net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

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California State University Stanislaus
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Turlock, CA

California State University Stanislaus

Public 4 Year

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  • 10,154enrollment
  • $7,555net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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