Top Public Schools Regional Colleges (West)
Top Public Schools Methodology
Public colleges and universities are typically operated under the supervision of state governments and are funded, in part, by tax dollars and subsidies from the state. As a result, these universities often offer free or discounted tuition to students considered residents of the state. Public schools run the gamut from small liberal arts colleges to large research institutions. These are the highest ranked public colleges and universities in the 2013 Best Colleges rankings, listed according to their ranking category.
These rankings are split into 4 regions: North, South, Midwest, and West.
| Save | Rank | School |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |
California Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA |
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| #2 |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Butte, MT |
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| #3 |
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR |
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| #4 |
University of Montana–Western
Dillon, MT |
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| #5 |
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID |
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| #6 |
Montana State University–Northern
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Havre, MT |
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| #7 |
University of Houston–Downtown
Houston, TX |
