Southern Public Colleges

There are 627 public colleges and universities in the South enrolling 6,002,882 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with South state residency. The  South is home to popular public schools like University of Florida, The University of Texas at Austin, Florida State University and Clemson University.

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Midlands Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • West Columbia, SC
  • | 0 reviews

Midlands Tech is a public two-year technical college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and industrial technology programs. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in the Columbia metropolitan area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,675
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Mississippi Valley State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Itta Bena, MS
  • | 0 reviews

Mississippi Valley State is a public historically Black university known for undergraduate education and business. The rural campus sits in the Mississippi Delta near Greenwood.

#7 Best Public Universities in Mississippi 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.9
  • Acceptance Rate 92%
  • Net Price $10,232
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Shelton State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college known for undergraduate nursing and technical career programs. Most students commute to campuses in the Tuscaloosa area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,539
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West Liberty University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • West Liberty, WV
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West Liberty is a small public university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and business. The residential campus is set in a small town in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle.

#5 Best Public Universities in West Virginia 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 890-1123
  • Avg GPA 3.53
  • Acceptance Rate 97%
  • Net Price $13,655
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Pellissippi State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • | 0 reviews

Pellissippi State is a public community college known for associate programs in engineering technology, nursing, and information technology. Multiple campuses serve the Knoxville area, with the main Hardin Valley campus in west Knoxville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,568
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Jefferson State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Jefferson State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, allied health, and business. Multiple campuses serve students across the greater Birmingham area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.98
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,778
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Henderson State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 15 application deadline

Henderson State is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education and business. The campus sits in the small college town of Arkadelphia.

#8 Best Public Universities in Arkansas
  • SAT Range 903-1073
  • Avg GPA 3.23
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $20,444
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Volunteer State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 25 application deadline

Volunteer State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. The Gallatin campus primarily serves commuting students from the greater Nashville area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.24
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,651
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Richard Bland College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • South Prince George, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 30 application deadline

Richard Bland is a public two-year college known for associate degrees and transfer pathways, including a formal affiliation with William & Mary. Students live on a residential campus in a rural Prince George County setting.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.63
  • Acceptance Rate 89%
  • Net Price $12,946
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East Georgia State College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Swainsboro, GA
  • | 0 reviews

East Georgia State College is a public state college with undergraduate programs in business, biology, and psychology. The rural campus is located in the small town of Swainsboro.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,480
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York Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • | 0 reviews

York Tech is a public two-year technical college known for associate programs in nursing, industrial technology, and advanced manufacturing. Most students commute to the Rock Hill campus in the greater Charlotte region.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,272
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The College of the Florida Keys Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Key West, FL
  • | 0 reviews

The College of the Florida Keys is a public college known for undergraduate marine science and diving programs. The waterfront campus sits on an island in Key West at the tip of the Florida Keys.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,934
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North Central Texas College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Gainesville, TX
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college known for associate nursing and career-technical programs. The main campus is in Gainesville, a small city north of Dallas-Fort Worth.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,163
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Hinds Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Raymond, MS
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

A public community college offering associate degrees and career-technical programs. The main campus is in the small town of Raymond near the Jackson metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.25
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,985
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Roane State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Harriman, TN
  • 3.5 | 2 reviews

Roane State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. The main campus is in Harriman, with additional locations across East Tennessee.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.17
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,249
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Greenville Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Greenville, SC
  • | 0 reviews

Greenville Tech is a public technical college known for associate programs in nursing, industrial technologies, and health sciences. Students attend across multiple campuses serving the Greenville area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,015
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Alamance Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Graham, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Alamance Community College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career programs in nursing and technical fields. Most students commute to the campus in Graham in central North Carolina's Piedmont.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,566
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Tri County Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Pendleton, SC
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews

Tri-County Technical College is a public two-year technical college known for undergraduate programs in industrial technologies, health sciences, and business. The main campus in Pendleton serves students from Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $16,927
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