Best Southeastern Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the Southeast for 2024

There are 1043 colleges and universities in the Southeast enrolling 4,873,302 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 Virginia Main Campus.

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List of the Best Southeast Colleges

University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#199 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 21,917enrollment
  • $13,873net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1230SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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University of South Carolina Aiken
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Aiken, SC
 

University of South Carolina Aiken

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#200 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 3,840enrollment
  • $11,872net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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McNeese State University
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Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#201 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 6,230enrollment
  • $10,154net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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West Liberty University
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West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#202 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 2,315enrollment
  • $13,788net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 888-1130SAT range
  • 6-9ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#203 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 5,109enrollment
  • $13,163net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#204 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,441enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1130SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
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HBCU
Tallahassee, FL

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#205 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 9,215enrollment
  • $11,583net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

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Georgia Southwestern State University
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Americus, GA

Georgia Southwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#206 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 3,070enrollment
  • $12,186net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 21

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Nicholls State University
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Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#207 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 5,883enrollment
  • $12,365net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 938-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg 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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#208 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 9,326enrollment
  • $16,140net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 983-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

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Columbia College
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#209 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,514enrollment
  • $18,779net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 850-1140SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Southeastern University
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Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#210 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 10,044enrollment
  • $27,910net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 960-1183SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Charleston Southern University
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Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#211 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 3,418enrollment
  • $17,536net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Belmont Abbey College
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Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#212 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,501enrollment
  • $23,522net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 950-1140SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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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

#213 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 2,518enrollment
  • $12,020net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Arkansas Tech University
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Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

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#214 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 9,445enrollment
  • $12,016net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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University of West Georgia
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Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#215 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
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Rocky Mount, NC
 

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#216 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,337enrollment
  • $18,701net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 860-1120SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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