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

590 results nationwide

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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90% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,844enrollment
  • $14,595net price
  • 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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96% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 14,961enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 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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96% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,572enrollment
  • $23,920net price
  • 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

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

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

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SUNY College of Technology at Canton
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Canton, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#33 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 2,919enrollment
  • $14,451net price
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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Upper Iowa University
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Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 3,102enrollment
  • $22,427net price
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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Troy University
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Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 13,923enrollment
  • $12,504net price
  • 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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93% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,189enrollment
  • $15,458net price
  • 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

90% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

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

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Missouri Southern State University
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Joplin, MO
 

Missouri Southern State University

Public 4 Year

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97% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 4,090enrollment
  • $11,264net price
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg 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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96% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,945enrollment
  • $14,679net price
  • 943-1165SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

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University of Houston Downtown
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Houston, TX

University of Houston Downtown

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,105enrollment
  • $14,269net price
  • 960-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
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Indiana, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 9,246enrollment
  • $17,665net price
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,736enrollment
  • $13,656net price
  • 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

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,487enrollment
  • $11,443net price
  • 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

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

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Northeastern State University
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Tahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 6,466enrollment
  • $11,153net price
  • 920-1145SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

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

Applications Due May 1

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