Best colleges with History degrees

What colleges offer history classes in 2025?

There are 1310 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in history. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in history based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $19,955 per year. Woodland Community College offers the cheapest history degree with an average net price of $6,335 annually.

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Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,196enrollment
  • $12,304net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Private 4 Year

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#26 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,725enrollment
  • $19,834net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 926-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Henderson State University
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Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 2,136enrollment
  • $16,929net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 903-1073SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Concord University
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Athens, WV

Concord University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,798enrollment
  • $10,630net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 840-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,894enrollment
  • $13,155net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 850-998SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

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#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,974enrollment
  • $20,606net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 625-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Tusculum College
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Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

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#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,200enrollment
  • $22,961net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

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Prairie View A & M University
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HBCU
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,517enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 850-1030SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Claflin University
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HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,835enrollment
  • $21,232net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Columbus State University
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Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,610enrollment
  • $11,384net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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Tennessee State University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 8,198enrollment
  • $9,231net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 856-1068SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

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#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 6,045enrollment
  • $12,272net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

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Black Hills State University
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Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,475enrollment
  • $16,474net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 970-1085SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.22Estimated Avg GPA

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Clayton State University
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Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 5,842enrollment
  • $9,397net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 868-1070SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 17

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Fayetteville State University
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HBCU
Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 6,847enrollment
  • $7,298net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 855-1045SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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West Virginia State University
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HBCU
Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,458enrollment
  • $10,878net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 830-1073SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Brewton Parker College
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Mount Vernon, GA
 

Brewton Parker College

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,123enrollment
  • $22,488net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 880-1010SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,619enrollment
  • $18,396net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Colleges for earning degrees in History can be found in the following states