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- USD 37,500 – USD 50,500/yr
- Founded
- 1868
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Which are the best universities for Public universities in United States?
By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of California, Berkeley, Marywood University, Lindenwood University. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.
How much does it cost to study Public universities in United States?
Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.
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We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
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