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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#91 Best Colleges in the South
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#92 Best Colleges in the South
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#93 Best Colleges in the South
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#94 Best Colleges in the South
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#95 Best Colleges in the South
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#96 Best Colleges in the South
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#97 Best Colleges in the South
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#98 Best Colleges in the South
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#99 Best Colleges in the South
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#100 Best Colleges in the South
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#101 Best Colleges in the South
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#102 Best Colleges in the South
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#104 Best Colleges in the South
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#105 Best Colleges in the South
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#106 Best Colleges in the South
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#107 Best Colleges in the South
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#108 Best Colleges in the South