Best Southern Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the South for 2024

There are 1359 colleges and universities in the South enrolling 7,462,248 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the South below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in South offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  South is home to nationally ranked institutions like Duke University, Rice University, Johns Hopkins University and Vanderbilt University. The highest ranked college in the South is Duke University and the top rated public state college is University of Virginia Main Campus.

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List of the Best South Colleges

Columbus State University
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Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

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#325 Best Colleges in the South

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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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

#326 Best Colleges in the South

  • 9,056enrollment
  • $12,875net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#327 Best Colleges in the South

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $14,864net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 903-1115SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#328 Best Colleges in the South

  • 1,794enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 926-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Fayetteville State University
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HBCU
Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#329 Best Colleges in the South

  • 6,787enrollment
  • $6,355net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Claflin University
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HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#330 Best Colleges in the South

  • 1,830enrollment
  • $19,951net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Webber International University
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Babson Park, FL
 

Webber International University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#331 Best Colleges in the South

  • 1,133enrollment
  • $27,995net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 853-1060SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

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#332 Best Colleges in the South

  • 4,686enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 928-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Truett McConnell College
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Cleveland, GA
 

Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

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#333 Best Colleges in the South

  • 2,796enrollment
  • $18,835net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Tusculum College
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Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#334 Best Colleges in the South

  • 1,303enrollment
  • $20,414net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

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University of West Alabama
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Livingston, AL
 

University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

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#335 Best Colleges in the South

  • 5,860enrollment
  • $13,786net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 880-980SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

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#336 Best Colleges in the South

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

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West Virginia State University
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HBCU
Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#337 Best Colleges in the South

  • 3,785enrollment
  • $11,684net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 840-1065SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Bethune Cookman University
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HBCU
Daytona Beach, FL

Bethune Cookman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#338 Best Colleges in the South

  • 2,727enrollment
  • $15,769net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 830-980SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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South Carolina State University
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HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

South Carolina State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#339 Best Colleges in the South

  • 2,649enrollment
  • $17,435net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#340 Best Colleges in the South

  • 9,101enrollment
  • $13,956net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 880-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

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Saint Augustines College
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HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Saint Augustines College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#341 Best Colleges in the South

  • 1,108enrollment
  • $20,081net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 780-940SAT range
  • 12-16ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

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Kentucky State University
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HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#342 Best Colleges in the South

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 783-978SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

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