Southern Public Colleges

List of Public Colleges and Universities in the South

There are 674 public colleges and universities in the South enrolling 5,987,730 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.

South Public 4 year 2 year

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Clayton State University
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Morrow, GA

Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 5,842enrollment
  • $9,397net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 868-1070SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 17

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Gwinnett Technical College
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Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 9,726enrollment
  • $12,116net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Tyler Junior College
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Tyler, TX

Tyler Junior College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,977enrollment
  • $9,148net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Chattanooga, TN

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 11,380enrollment
  • $13,801net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1005-1185SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Armstrong State University
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Savannah, GA

Armstrong State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,041enrollment
  • $12,404net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus
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Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 26,043enrollment
  • $18,291net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Pembroke, NC

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,630enrollment
  • $9,687net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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Winston-Salem, NC

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 1,074enrollment
  • $11,163net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 24-27ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

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Winthrop University
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Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,694enrollment
  • $16,838net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

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Montgomery College
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Rockville, MD

Montgomery College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 17,780enrollment
  • $8,668net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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College of Coastal Georgia
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Brunswick, GA

College of Coastal Georgia

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 3,189enrollment
  • $12,670net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1165SAT range
  • 14-22ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

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The University of Texas at Tyler
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Tyler, TX

The University of Texas at Tyler

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,678enrollment
  • $14,043net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

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University of New Mexico Main Campus
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Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in New Mexico

  • 22,700enrollment
  • $7,528net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Southern University and A & M College
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HBCU
Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,341enrollment
  • $18,937net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 798-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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HBCU
Princess Anne, MD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,844enrollment
  • $14,595net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,945enrollment
  • $14,679net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 943-1165SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

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North Lake College
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Irving, TX
 

North Lake College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,512enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Texas A&M University Kingsville
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Kingsville, TX

Texas A&M University Kingsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 6,562enrollment
  • $10,474net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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