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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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

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

Applications Due Jul 1

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,827enrollment
  • $20,236net price
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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University of Wisconsin Superior
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Superior, WI

University of Wisconsin Superior

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 2,710enrollment
  • $12,908net price
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Colorado Mesa University
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Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 8,905enrollment
  • $15,085net price
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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West Texas A & M University
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Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,242enrollment
  • $17,001net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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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

76% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

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

Applications Due Aug 1

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Schreiner University
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Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,193enrollment
  • $24,278net price
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,999enrollment
  • $7,507net price
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Muskingum University
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New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

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86% Acceptance Rate

#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,117enrollment
  • $19,682net price
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Adams State College
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Alamosa, CO

Adams State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $13,224net price
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 15-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Stephen F Austin State University
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Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

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Southern Oregon University
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Ashland, OR

Southern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 5,204enrollment
  • $17,976net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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The University of Texas Pan American
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Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,559enrollment
  • $8,105net price
  • 830-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Chestnut Hill College
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Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#56 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,420enrollment
  • $25,357net price
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Boise State University
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Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 26,115enrollment
  • $17,724net price
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,393enrollment
  • $12,664net price
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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California State University San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,803enrollment
  • $8,805net price
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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