List of Public Ivy Colleges


Public Ivy Colleges are a group of public universities that offer a quality of education comparable to that of the Ivy League schools but at a lower cost. These colleges are typically large, research-intensive institutions with highly selective admissions standards.

The history of Public Ivy Colleges dates back to the 19th century when several state universities were founded with the goal of providing a high-quality education to students from all backgrounds. These universities quickly gained a reputation for academic excellence and became known as the "Public Ivies." Today, Public Ivy Colleges are attended by students from all over the country and the world. These students are typically high-achieving and motivated individuals who are seeking a challenging and rewarding educational experience.

The requirements for getting into a Public Ivy College are typically very competitive. Students must have a strong academic record, high test scores, and a well-rounded extracurricular profile. In addition, many Public Ivy Colleges require students to submit essays and letters of recommendation. If you are interested in attending a Public Ivy College, you should start planning early. Make sure to take challenging courses in high school and get good grades. You should also start preparing for the SAT or ACT early. Finally, you should research the different Public Ivy Colleges and find one that is a good fit for you.

Browse through the list of colleges we have prepared to learn more about each school and its admission requirements.

Net Price Acceptance Rate Graduation Rate
University of California-Los Angeles logo University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 4 year Public $13,393 11% 92%
University of California-Berkeley logo University of California-Berkeley Berkeley CA 4 year Public $17,652 14% 93%
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor logo University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor MI 4 year Public $19,205 20% 94%
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill logo University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 4 year Public $11,508 20% 90%
University of Virginia-Main Campus logo University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville VA 4 year Public $20,401 21% 94%
The University of Texas at Austin logo The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 4 year Public $16,589 29% 88%
University of California-Irvine logo University of California-Irvine Irvine CA 4 year Public $11,633 29% 84%
University of Florida logo University of Florida Gainesville FL 4 year Public $9,809 30% 91%
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo logo California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo CA 4 year Public $20,708 33% 85%
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University logo Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee FL 4 year Public $12,539 35% 55%
University of Central Florida logo University of Central Florida Orlando FL 4 year Public $11,575 36% 75%
William & Mary logo William & Mary Williamsburg VA 4 year Public $18,399 36% 91%
Florida State University logo Florida State University Tallahassee FL 4 year Public $12,684 37% 83%
San Diego State University logo San Diego State University San Diego CA 4 year Public $6,867 38% 76%
University of Georgia logo University of Georgia Athens GA 4 year Public $16,902 40% 88%
Binghamton University logo Binghamton University Vestal NY 4 year Public $17,881 44% 84%
CUNY Hunter College logo CUNY Hunter College New York NY 4 year Public $4,586 46% 58%
Savannah State University logo Savannah State University Savannah GA 4 year Public $9,874 open admission 24%
Stony Brook University logo Stony Brook University Stony Brook NY 4 year Public $16,445 48% 78%
University of Minnesota-Crookston logo University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston MN 4 year Public $11,925 48% 56%
University of South Florida logo University of South Florida Tampa FL 4 year Public $11,419 49% 75%
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College logo CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York NY 4 year Public $3,793 51% 74%
CUNY Brooklyn College logo CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn NY 4 year Public $4,254 51% 56%
University of Maryland-College Park logo University of Maryland-College Park College Park MD 4 year Public $17,146 52% 88%
Governors State University logo Governors State University University Park IL 4 year Public $9,943 52% 16%
The University of West Florida logo The University of West Florida Pensacola FL 4 year Public $10,344 53% 52%
University of Houston-Victoria logo University of Houston-Victoria Victoria TX 4 year Public $11,375 53% 22%
University of Washington-Seattle Campus logo University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle WA 4 year Public $8,701 54% 84%
Texas A & M International University logo Texas A & M International University Laredo TX 4 year Public $5,155 54% 49%
University of Connecticut logo University of Connecticut Storrs CT 4 year Public $22,168 56% 83%