These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in the South as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the best public college in the South is University of Virginia Main Campus. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas
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#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 17
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#25 Best Public Universities in Texas
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#7 Best Public Universities in Mississippi
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#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia
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#26 Best Public Universities in Texas
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#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi
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#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
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#10 Best Public Universities in Alabama
Applications Due Aug 10
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#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due May 31
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#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia
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#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina
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#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland
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#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
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#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama
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#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama
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#27 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jul 15
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#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jun 15