Top Public Schools Regional Universities (Midwest)

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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.

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#1 Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

#2 University of Illinois–​Springfield

Springfield, IL

#2 University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

#4 University of Wisconsin–​La Crosse

La Crosse, WI

#5 University of Wisconsin–​Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI

#6 University of Michigan–​Dearborn

Dearborn, MI

#7 Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI

#7 University of Minnesota–​Duluth

Duluth, MN

#9 University of Nebraska–​Kearney

Kearney, NE

#10 University of Wisconsin–​Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI

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