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.


1,359 results

List of the Best South Colleges

Isothermal Community College
I
Spindale, NC
 

Isothermal Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,876enrollment
  • $6,756net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

James Sprunt Community College
J
Kenansville, NC
 

James Sprunt Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,359enrollment
  • $3,907net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Laurel University
L
High Point, NC
 

Laurel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 158enrollment
  • $19,269net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Johnston Community College
J
Smithfield, NC
 

Johnston Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,282enrollment
  • $5,844net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lees McRae College
L
Banner Elk, NC
 

Lees McRae College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 855enrollment
  • $24,108net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Lenoir Community College
L
Kinston, NC
 

Lenoir Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,199enrollment
  • $5,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.84Avg GPA

Lenoir Rhyne University
L
Hickory, NC

Lenoir Rhyne University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,354enrollment
  • $21,843net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Livingstone College
L
HBCU
Salisbury, NC

Livingstone College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 839enrollment
  • $15,914net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 800-960SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 2.64Estimated Avg GPA

Louisburg College
L
Louisburg, NC

Louisburg College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 434enrollment
  • $21,419net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.34Avg GPA

Mars Hill University
M
Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,032enrollment
  • $17,721net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Martin Community College
M
Williamston, NC
 

Martin Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 842enrollment
  • $5,949net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Mayland Community College
M
Spruce Pine, NC
 

Mayland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 783enrollment
  • $7,650net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

McDowell Technical Community College
M
Marion, NC
 

McDowell Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,100enrollment
  • $2,715net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Miller Motte College Wilmington
M
Wilmington, NC
 

Miller Motte College Wilmington

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 517enrollment
  • $23,406net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Mitchell Community College
M
Statesville, NC

Mitchell Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,456enrollment
  • $5,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Montgomery Community College
M
Troy, NC
 

Montgomery Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 702enrollment
  • $12,647net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Montreat College
M
Montreat, NC
 

Montreat College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 972enrollment
  • $25,485net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Nash Community College
N
Rocky Mount, NC
 

Nash Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,645enrollment
  • $7,102net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA