The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the South

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 South.

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

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98% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 9,389enrollment
  • $14,238net price
  • 955-1135SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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University of South Carolina Beaufort
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Bluffton, SC

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Public 4 Year

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80% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,124enrollment
  • $16,113net price
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Pembroke, NC

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,666enrollment
  • $8,208net price
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Fairmont State University
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Fairmont, WV

Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,498enrollment
  • $10,794net price
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

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90% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,648enrollment
  • $15,773net price
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Valdosta State University
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Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,209enrollment
  • $12,836net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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Southern Virginia University
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Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

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99% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

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97% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $11,759net price
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Newberry College
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Newberry, SC

Newberry College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,312enrollment
  • $19,405net price
  • 928-1103SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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Lamar University
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Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 16,803enrollment
  • $11,757net price
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Columbus State University
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Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

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88% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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Prairie View A & M University
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HBCU
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,056enrollment
  • $12,875net price
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Private 4 Year

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86% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,794enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 926-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Fayetteville State University
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HBCU
Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 6,787enrollment
  • $6,355net price
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Claflin University
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HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University

Private 4 Year

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78% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,830enrollment
  • $19,951net price
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

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89% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,686enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 928-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Truett McConnell College
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Cleveland, GA
 

Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

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81% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,796enrollment
  • $18,835net price
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Tusculum College
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Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

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81% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,303enrollment
  • $20,414net price
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

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