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

603 results nationwide

Whitworth University
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Spokane, WA

Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

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91% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,415enrollment
  • $28,299net price
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 23,805enrollment
  • $16,805net price
  • 1110-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Siena College
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Loudonville, NY

Siena College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#35 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,648enrollment
  • $30,842net price
  • 1045-1270SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Pacific Lutheran University
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Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 2,633enrollment
  • $24,825net price
  • 1253-1423SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Valparaiso University
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Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,958enrollment
  • $22,755net price
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

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University of Evansville
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Evansville, IN

University of Evansville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Value Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,017enrollment
  • $19,301net price
  • 1045-1300SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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University of Minnesota Morris
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Morris, MN

University of Minnesota Morris

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,068enrollment
  • $11,169net price
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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SUNY at Purchase College
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Purchase, NY

SUNY at Purchase College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,182enrollment
  • $19,434net price
  • 1190-1350SAT range
  • 29-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Susquehanna University
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Selinsgrove, PA

Susquehanna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,231enrollment
  • $28,605net price
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,732enrollment
  • $31,687net price
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Monmouth University
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West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 5,027enrollment
  • $31,416net price
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Oregon
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Eugene, OR

University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 23,163enrollment
  • $22,077net price
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Mississippi
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University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 22,300enrollment
  • $14,289net price
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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University of Wyoming
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Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Wyoming

  • 11,100enrollment
  • $12,819net price
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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Maryland Institute College of Art
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Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,952enrollment
  • $43,545net price
  • 967-1362SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Luther College
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Decorah, IA

Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $25,734net price
  • 1075-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 1,425enrollment
  • $21,668net price
  • 1030-1185SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

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