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Number of Schools -
Public Colleges
2,230 Public Colleges
are active in 2024.
951
4 Years (or High) Schools
1,002
2 Years but less than 4 Years Schools
277
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2024 Tuition & Costs -
Public Colleges
$7,225
$13,005
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$11,820
$20,988
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2023 Acceptance Rate -
Public Colleges
77.43%
Average
77.61%
77.66%
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Graduation Rate -
Public Colleges
40.58%
Average
46.94%
34.81%
72.88%
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Student Population -
Public Colleges
13,952,287
9,282,221
4,605,190
64,876
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Students to Faculty Ratio -
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15.76 to 1
Average
16.32 to 1
16.80 to 1
2,710.00 to 1
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