Southern Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in the South

There are 432 private colleges and universities in the South enrolling 1,022,244 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at South private colleges. The  South is home to popular private schools like University of Miami, Duke University, Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University.

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Morehouse College
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,567enrollment
  • $35,251net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Wake Forest University
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Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest University

Private 4 Year

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  • 8,963enrollment
  • $26,197net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 96,709enrollment
  • $29,913net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Hampton University
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HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,286enrollment
  • $32,421net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 840-1220SAT range
  • 17-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Wingate University
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Wingate, NC

Wingate University

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,396enrollment
  • $18,823net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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University of Richmond
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University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,876enrollment
  • $29,248net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1398-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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Barry University
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Miami, FL

Barry University

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,958enrollment
  • $20,207net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Jacksonville University
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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,837enrollment
  • $26,943net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
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Daytona Beach, FL

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,301enrollment
  • $38,983net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

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Berry College
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Mount Berry, GA

Berry College

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,360enrollment
  • $25,359net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Flagler College St Augustine
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Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,623enrollment
  • $26,547net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1230SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Dallas
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Irving, TX

University of Dallas

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,328enrollment
  • $27,250net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Florida Institute of Technology
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Melbourne, FL

Florida Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 8,315enrollment
  • $30,752net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

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Abilene Christian University
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Abilene, TX

Abilene Christian University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 5,079enrollment
  • $28,978net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Trinity University
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San Antonio, TX

Trinity University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 2,692enrollment
  • $30,038net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Eckerd College
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Saint Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 1,993enrollment
  • $40,119net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

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Tuskegee University
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HBCU
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,570enrollment
  • $35,596net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 970-1215SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

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