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

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List of the Best South Colleges

Grace College of Divinity
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Fayetteville, NC
 

Grace College of Divinity

Private 4 Year

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  • 256enrollment
  • $11,849net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Simmons College of Kentucky
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HBCU
Louisville, KY
 

Simmons College of Kentucky

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 237enrollment
  • $18,831net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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North American College
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Houston, TX
 

North American College

Private 4 Year

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  • 827enrollment
  • $13,978net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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Millennia Atlantic University
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Doral, FL
 

Millennia Atlantic University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 109enrollment
  • $30,603net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Jackson Campus
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Flowood, MS
 

University of Phoenix Jackson Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 34enrollment
  • $17,323net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Delaware
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Wilmington, Delaware
 

University of Phoenix Delaware

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • $18,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Ottawa University Surprise
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Surprise, Arizona
 

Ottawa University Surprise

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,736enrollment
  • $35,402net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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National American University Tulsa
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Tulsa, OK
 

National American University Tulsa

Private 4 Year

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  • 109enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Texas
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Houston, TX
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Texas

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,167enrollment
  • $31,032net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

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Harrison College
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Morrisville, NC
 

Harrison College

Private 2 Year

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  • 89enrollment
  • $20,573net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Brown Mackie College Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL
 

Brown Mackie College Birmingham

Private 4 Year

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  • 280enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Knoxville
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Knoxville, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Knoxville

Private 4 Year

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  • 27enrollment
  • $18,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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CollegeAmerica Phoenix
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Phoenix, AZ
 

CollegeAmerica Phoenix

Private 4 Year

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  • 129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Baton Rouge

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 287enrollment
  • $17,713net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Lafayette
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Lafayette, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Lafayette

Private 4 Year

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  • 141enrollment
  • $18,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Shreveport Bossier
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Bossier City, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Shreveport Bossier

Private 4 Year

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  • 133enrollment
  • $17,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Miller Motte Technical College Macon
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Macon, GA
 

Miller Motte Technical College Macon

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 210enrollment
  • $23,338net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Miller Motte Technical College Gulfport
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Gulfport, MS
 

Miller Motte Technical College Gulfport

Private 2 Year

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  • 10enrollment
  • $19,425net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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