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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Black Hills State University
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Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University

Public 4 Year

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97% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 3,425enrollment
  • $16,782net price
  • 970-1085SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.22Estimated Avg GPA

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

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89% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

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West Virginia State University
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HBCU
Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,785enrollment
  • $11,684net price
  • 840-1065SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Bethune Cookman University
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HBCU
Daytona Beach, FL

Bethune Cookman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,727enrollment
  • $15,769net price
  • 830-980SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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South Carolina State University
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HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

South Carolina State University

Public 4 Year

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84% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,649enrollment
  • $17,435net price
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,101enrollment
  • $13,956net price
  • 880-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

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Kentucky State University
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HBCU
Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

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91% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $11,473net price
  • 783-978SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $13,176net price
  • 828-1041SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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Texas Southern University
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HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,632enrollment
  • $11,826net price
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Virginia Union University
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HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,860enrollment
  • $21,057net price
  • 813-990SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

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Central State University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

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89% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 5,434enrollment
  • $10,194net price
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

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University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Fairbanks, AK

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Alaska

  • 6,607enrollment
  • $9,450net price
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 17-27ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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Albany State University
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HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,334enrollment
  • $14,672net price
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

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Savannah State University
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HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,945enrollment
  • $9,452net price
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Becker College
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Worcester, MA

Becker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#35 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,675enrollment
  • -net price
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 20-31ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,386enrollment
  • $18,926net price
  • 928-1148SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Concordia College New York
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Bronxville, NY

Concordia College New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#58 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

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Nyack College
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Nyack, NY

Nyack College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#59 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,595enrollment
  • $22,184net price
  • 848-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 2.76Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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