The Best Colleges in America with High Acceptance Rates

Top Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

Getting into a good college doesn't need to be difficult. There are many colleges that are highly rated yet accept most students who apply. These four-year colleges all have acceptance rates over 75%. You will have an easy time getting accepted if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. These are colleges ranked by using the methodology for the CollegeSimply.com Best Colleges rankings.

See also, popular colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges.

High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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East Stroudsburg, PA

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 5,143enrollment
  • $17,278net price
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,109enrollment
  • $10,463net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Central Arkansas
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Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,913enrollment
  • $15,456net price
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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University of Akron Main Campus
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Akron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 13,465enrollment
  • $14,667net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Kent State University at Kent
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Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 25,854enrollment
  • $19,046net price
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 22,676enrollment
  • $16,551net price
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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Mississippi University for Women
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Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $12,691net price
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Lancaster Bible College
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Lancaster, PA
 

Lancaster Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#55 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,066enrollment
  • $21,415net price
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

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Mercy College
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Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#56 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 8,615enrollment
  • $15,879net price
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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Brigham Young University Idaho
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Rexburg, ID

Brigham Young University Idaho

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Idaho

  • 43,023enrollment
  • $7,899net price
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Wisconsin Whitewater
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Whitewater, WI

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 11,079enrollment
  • $13,322net price
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 9,069enrollment
  • $11,951net price
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Oral Roberts University
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Tulsa, OK

Oral Roberts University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 5,051enrollment
  • $22,360net price
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,818enrollment
  • $11,596net price
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#31 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,918enrollment
  • $19,350net price
  • 980-1198SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 96,709enrollment
  • $29,913net price
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Indiana University East
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Richmond, IN
 

Indiana University East

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,039enrollment
  • $8,837net price
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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University of Wisconsin Green Bay
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Green Bay, WI

University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 9,599enrollment
  • $11,365net price
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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