Best Southeastern Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the Southeast for 2025

There are 1038 colleges and universities in the Southeast enrolling 4,974,503 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the Southeast 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 Southeast offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  Southeast is home to nationally ranked institutions like Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Vanderbilt University and Emory University. The highest ranked college in the Southeast is Duke University and the top rated public state college is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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List of the Best Southeast Colleges

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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HBCU
Princess Anne, MD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Public 4 Year

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#199 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 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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Northern Kentucky University
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Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

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#200 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 14,961enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 916-1133SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Columbia College
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

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#201 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,572enrollment
  • $23,920net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 850-1140SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Charleston Southern University
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Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

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#202 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 3,545enrollment
  • $21,347net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Troy University
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Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#203 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 13,923enrollment
  • $12,504net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

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#204 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 5,189enrollment
  • $15,458net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Belmont Abbey College
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Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#205 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,650enrollment
  • $23,463net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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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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#206 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 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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Delaware State University
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HBCU
Dover, DE

Delaware State University

Public 4 Year

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#207 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 5,828enrollment
  • $15,555net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 860-1070SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#208 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 21,736enrollment
  • $13,656net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 905-1205SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Arkansas Tech University
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Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

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#209 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 9,487enrollment
  • $11,443net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

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#210 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 9,736enrollment
  • $7,554net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#211 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 5,190enrollment
  • $16,184net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

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Georgia Southern University
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Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

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#212 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 26,041enrollment
  • $16,957net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

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#213 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,945enrollment
  • $24,739net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

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#214 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 20,327enrollment
  • $11,555net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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Southeastern University
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Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

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#215 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 10,400enrollment
  • $27,935net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 960-1183SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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St. Thomas University
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Miami Gardens, FL
 

St. Thomas University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#216 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 6,455enrollment
  • $27,029net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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