Top Public Schools Regional Colleges (North)

Public colleges and universities typically operate 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 discounted tuition to residents of their states. 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 2017 Best Colleges rankings, listed according to their ranking category.

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United States Coast Guard Academy

New London, CT
#1 in Top Public Schools
#2 in Regional Colleges North

The United States Coast Guard Academy is a military service academy located in New London, Connecticut, overlooking the Thames River. Following a practice observed at most U.S. service academies, Coast Guard students are referred to as cadets, indicating their position as military trainees. Incoming cadets are required to participate in Swab Summer, a seven-week military training program. Student life is highly regimented at the Coast Guard Academy, with military training, study periods and athletic activities all built into the daily schedule. The academy's intercollegiate athletic teams compete primarily in NCAA Division III sports. Music groups such as the Glee Club, Gospel Choir and NiteCaps Jazz Band are popular among students. more

N/A (out-of-state), N/A (in-state) Tuition and Fees
898 Undergraduate Enrollment
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United States Merchant Marine Academy

Kings Point, NY
#2 in Top Public Schools
#3 in Regional Colleges North

The United States Merchant Marine Academy, also called USMMA or Kings Point, is located in Kings Point, New York, about 20 miles east of New York City. It is one of the five U.S. service academies. Incoming students, known as plebes, undergo a two-week indoctrination program known as "Indoc," which prepares them for the Merchant Marine Academy lifestyle. Upon entering the academy after Indoc, midshipmen can participate in a variety of clubs and organizations, including the Trident Scuba Diving Club, Glee Club, Regimental Band and Hear This, the student newspaper. USMMA fields a number of men's and women's NCAA Division III athletic teams, and all students are expected to participate either in varsity, club or intramural sports. more

N/A (out-of-state), $2,214 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
904 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME
#3 in Top Public Schools
#5 in Regional Colleges North

Located in the village of Castine, Maine, the Maine Maritime Academy overlooks the Castine Harbor. Students admitted to the academy can choose to enroll in either independent or regimental programs. Students who enroll in a regimental program are considered midshipmen and train on the ship State of Maine. Students who enroll in other programs follow a schedule and lifestyle similar to students at other colleges. After graduation, students are not obligated to go to sea or into the military, and only about 5 percent of graduating students take a commission in the military. Student activities and athletics are very popular at Maine Maritime Academy, and more than 80 percent of the student body participates in an activity. Known as the Mariners, the academy's sports teams compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference, North Atlantic Conference and New England Football Conference in the NCAA Division III. more

$26,158 (out-of-state), $18,108 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
997 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of Maine--Farmington

Farmington, ME
#4 in Top Public Schools
#7 in Regional Colleges North

Founded in 1864, University of Maine--Farmington is a public institution. University of Maine--Farmington follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective. more

$18,305 (out-of-state), $9,217 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
1,795 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Castleton University 1

Castleton, VT
#5 in Top Public Schools
#9 in Regional Colleges North (tie)

Founded in 1787, Castleton University is a public institution.

$26,690 (out-of-state), $11,282 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
N/A Undergraduate Enrollment
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SUNY College of Technology--Alfred

Alfred, NY
#6 in Top Public Schools
#12 in Regional Colleges North

Founded in 1908, SUNY College of Technology--Alfred is a public institution. SUNY College of Technology--Alfred offers a Greek system, where 4 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3 percent is involved in a fraternity. more

$17,925 (out-of-state), $8,075 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
3,699 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA
#7 in Top Public Schools
#13 in Regional Colleges North (tie)

Founded in 1941, Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public institution. Pennsylvania College of Technology follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective. more

$23,220 (out-of-state), $16,350 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
5,514 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Vermont Technical College

Randolph Center, VT
#8 in Top Public Schools
#15 in Regional Colleges North (tie)

Founded in 1866, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. The school has 70.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Vermont Technical College is 12:1. more

$26,233 (out-of-state), $14,401 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
1,546 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Farmingdale State College--SUNY

Farmingdale, NY
#9 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#17 in Regional Colleges North (tie)

Founded in 1912, Farmingdale State College--SUNY is a public institution. Farmingdale State College--SUNY offers a Greek system, where 3 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 4 percent is involved in a fraternity. more

$17,658 (out-of-state), $7,808 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
8,648 Undergraduate Enrollment
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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology--Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY
#9 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#17 in Regional Colleges North (tie)

Founded in 1911, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology--Cobleskill is a public institution. SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology--Cobleskill follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective. more

$18,071 (out-of-state), $8,231 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
2,446 Undergraduate Enrollment
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