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

Oglethorpe University
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Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#145 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,491enrollment
  • $20,094net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1305SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

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Delta State University
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Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#146 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 2,556enrollment
  • $14,138net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 940-1280SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Saint Leo University
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Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#147 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 10,242enrollment
  • $20,390net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

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Columbia International University
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#148 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 2,481enrollment
  • $19,911net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 990-1195SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Thomas University
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Thomasville, GA

Thomas University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#149 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,531enrollment
  • $12,557net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Maryville College
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Maryville, TN

Maryville College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#150 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $21,583net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1120SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Spalding University
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Louisville, KY

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#151 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,532enrollment
  • $26,539net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 858-1105SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

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Life University
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Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#152 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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The University of West Florida
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Pensacola, FL

The University of West Florida

Public 4 Year

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#153 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 13,521enrollment
  • $8,609net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#154 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 29,592enrollment
  • $9,711net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Carson Newman College
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Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#155 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $20,111net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1143SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#156 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $9,923net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 915-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Brenau University
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Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#157 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 2,704enrollment
  • $23,635net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1130SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Belhaven University
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Jackson, MS
 

Belhaven University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#158 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 3,627enrollment
  • $19,794net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Georgia State University
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Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#159 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 36,516enrollment
  • $17,589net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1250SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Western Carolina University
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Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#160 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 11,635enrollment
  • $13,022net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Lynn University
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Boca Raton, FL

Lynn University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#161 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 3,520enrollment
  • $38,728net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1185SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Savannah College of Art and Design
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Savannah, GA

Savannah College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#162 Best Colleges in the Southeast

  • 16,414enrollment
  • $45,976net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1280SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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