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.


590 results nationwide

Bethel University
B
Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,521enrollment
  • $30,375net price
  • 1065-1240SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

University of Hartford
H
West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,913enrollment
  • $30,553net price
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Maryland Institute College of Art
M
Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,861enrollment
  • $43,066net price
  • 915-1220SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
C
Charleston, SC

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,727enrollment
  • $21,041net price
  • 1080-1250SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
M
Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 1,362enrollment
  • $20,759net price
  • 1030-1185SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

University of Wyoming
W
Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Wyoming

  • 10,913enrollment
  • $13,299net price
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

Roger Williams University
R
Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,344enrollment
  • $37,936net price
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Evansville
E
Evansville, IN

University of Evansville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,109enrollment
  • $21,611net price
  • 1045-1300SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

University of Oregon
O
Eugene, OR

University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 23,786enrollment
  • $23,917net price
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Saint Michael's College
S
Colchester, VT

Saint Michael's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Value Colleges in Vermont

  • 1,370enrollment
  • $30,806net price
  • 1150-1310SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Meredith College
M
Raleigh, NC

Meredith College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,576enrollment
  • $23,405net price
  • 1110-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

University of New Hampshire Main Campus
N
Durham, NH

University of New Hampshire Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in New Hampshire

  • 13,626enrollment
  • $24,762net price
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Mary
M
Bismarck, ND

University of Mary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in North Dakota

  • 3,794enrollment
  • $19,225net price
  • 1096-1320SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 30

Roberts Wesleyan College
R
Rochester, NY
 

Roberts Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#37 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,619enrollment
  • $24,202net price
  • 965-1250SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

Wagner College
W
Staten Island, NY

Wagner College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#38 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,932enrollment
  • $28,109net price
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Iowa State University
I
Ames, IA

Iowa State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 30,177enrollment
  • $17,354net price
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

University of Mississippi
M
University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 24,043enrollment
  • $14,946net price
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

University of Rhode Island
R
Kingston, RI

University of Rhode Island

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 17,351enrollment
  • $20,964net price
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1