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.

South Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

1,359 results

List of the Best South Colleges

Golf Academy of America Chandler
G
Chandler, AZ
 

Golf Academy of America Chandler

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 107enrollment
  • $23,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Central Florida Campus
P
Maitland, Florida
 

University of Phoenix Central Florida Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,316enrollment
  • $18,754net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Delaware College of Art and Design
D
Wilmington, DE
 

Delaware College of Art and Design

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • $34,641net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.68Avg GPA

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Herzing University Kenner
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H
Kenner, LA
 

Herzing University Kenner

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 375enrollment
  • $22,996net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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South Louisiana Community College
S
Lafayette, LA
 

South Louisiana Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,677enrollment
  • $10,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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City College Miami
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C
Miami, FL
 

City College Miami

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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The Community College of Baltimore County
C
Baltimore, MD

The Community College of Baltimore County

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 15,319enrollment
  • $6,850net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Golf Academy of America Myrtle Beach
G
Myrtle Beach, SC
 

Golf Academy of America Myrtle Beach

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 160enrollment
  • $23,442net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Blue Cliff College Metairie
B
Metairie, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Metairie

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 588enrollment
  • $24,565net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix South Florida Campus
P
Plantation, Florida
 

University of Phoenix South Florida Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,006enrollment
  • $19,062net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix North Florida Campus
P
Jacksonville, Florida
 

University of Phoenix North Florida Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,202enrollment
  • $18,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix West Florida Campus
P
Temple Terrace, Florida
 

University of Phoenix West Florida Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 908enrollment
  • $19,383net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Maryland Campus
P
Columbia, MD
 

University of Phoenix Maryland Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Oklahoma City Campus
P
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 

University of Phoenix Oklahoma City Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 629enrollment
  • $17,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Tulsa Campus
P
Tulsa, Oklahoma
 

University of Phoenix Tulsa Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 632enrollment
  • $19,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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River Parishes Community College
R
Sorrento, LA
 

River Parishes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $8,359net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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International Baptist College
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I
Chandler, AZ
 

International Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 82enrollment
  • $18,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

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University of Management and Technology (The)
M
Arlington, VA
 

University of Management and Technology (The)

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,189enrollment
  • $12,575net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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