The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the Midwest

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 in the Midwest.

Midwest High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
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Eau Claire, WI

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 9,991enrollment
  • $15,323net price
  • -SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Dominican University
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River Forest, IL

Dominican University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,424enrollment
  • $16,969net price
  • 934-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,017enrollment
  • $16,249net price
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Walsh University
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North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#22 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,160enrollment
  • $21,009net price
  • 1056-1215SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,868enrollment
  • $18,466net price
  • 1110-1330SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,472enrollment
  • $23,321net price
  • 978-1235SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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South Dakota State University
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Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in South Dakota

  • 11,498enrollment
  • $18,233net price
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Wayne State University
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Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 23,553enrollment
  • $16,021net price
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Ashland University
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Ashland, OH
 

Ashland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 4,143enrollment
  • $21,971net price
  • 1020-1255SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Hiram College
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Hiram, OH

Hiram College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,011enrollment
  • $21,362net price
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Ferris State University
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Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 9,918enrollment
  • $13,154net price
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

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95% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,514enrollment
  • $14,648net price
  • 970-1280SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 16,693enrollment
  • $20,183net price
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Fayette, MO
 

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,017enrollment
  • $25,050net price
  • 1041-1138SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,665enrollment
  • $24,737net price
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Omaha, NE

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 15,015enrollment
  • $13,284net price
  • -SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Northwood University Michigan
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Midland, MI

Northwood University Michigan

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 2,360enrollment
  • $26,429net price
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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Carthage College
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Kenosha, WI

Carthage College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,771enrollment
  • $24,962net price
  • 1000-1205SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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