Southern Public Colleges

List of Public Colleges and Universities in the South

There are 674 public colleges and universities in the South enrolling 5,854,553 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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Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi, TX

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,778enrollment
  • $15,181net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 982-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Elizabeth City State University
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HBCU
Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City State University

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,149enrollment
  • $4,120net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 21,639enrollment
  • $16,834net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1410SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Central Piedmont Community College
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Charlotte, NC

Central Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,694enrollment
  • $6,608net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lander University
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Greenwood, SC

Lander University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,167enrollment
  • $15,524net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Mesa Community College
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Mesa, AZ

Mesa Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 15,772enrollment
  • $12,360net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus
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St. Petersburg, FL

University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,727enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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San Jacinto Community College
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Pasadena, TX

San Jacinto Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 30,593enrollment
  • $11,077net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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New College of Florida
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Sarasota, FL

New College of Florida

Public 4 Year

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  • 689enrollment
  • $10,496net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1103-1360SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due May 30

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Texas A&M University Commerce
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Commerce, TX

Texas A&M University Commerce

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,306enrollment
  • $13,025net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 913-1150SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Frostburg State University
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Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 4,067enrollment
  • $16,114net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, FL

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Public 4 Year

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  • 20,363enrollment
  • $2,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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St Petersburg College
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Largo, FL

St Petersburg College

Public 4 Year

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  • 23,501enrollment
  • $2,132net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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Grambling State University
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Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,058enrollment
  • $15,796net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 840-990SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

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Marshall University
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Huntington, WV

Marshall University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 10,691enrollment
  • $8,756net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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Gainesville State College
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Oakwood, Georgia
 

Gainesville State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,568enrollment
  • -net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Louisiana Tech University
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Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 10,839enrollment
  • $12,243net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 13,483enrollment
  • $14,350net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

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