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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Frostburg State University
F
Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 4,067enrollment
  • $16,114net price
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Thomas More University
T
Crestview Hills, KY
 

Thomas More University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,958enrollment
  • $21,962net price
  • 1005-1256SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

University of North Texas
N
Denton, TX

University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 44,767enrollment
  • $15,283net price
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Guilford College
G
Greensboro, NC

Guilford College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $23,882net price
  • 910-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Lubbock Christian University
L
Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,596enrollment
  • $23,551net price
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Delta State University
D
Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,556enrollment
  • $14,138net price
  • 940-1280SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Saint Leo University
S
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,242enrollment
  • $20,390net price
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Spalding University
S
Louisville, KY

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,532enrollment
  • $26,539net price
  • 858-1105SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

The University of Texas at Arlington
T
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 43,946enrollment
  • $14,262net price
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Life University
L
Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Florida Atlantic University
F
Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 29,592enrollment
  • $9,711net price
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Houston Baptist University
H
Houston, TX

Houston Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,257enrollment
  • $19,515net price
  • 1060-1230SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Hardin Simmons University
H
Abilene, TX

Hardin Simmons University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,765enrollment
  • $22,636net price
  • 1010-1198SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Carson Newman College
C
Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $20,111net price
  • 980-1143SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

University of Mary Hardin Baylor
M
Belton, TX

University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,575enrollment
  • $31,197net price
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise
V
Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $9,923net price
  • 915-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Brenau University
B
Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,704enrollment
  • $23,635net price
  • 1000-1130SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Western Carolina University
W
Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,635enrollment
  • $13,022net price
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1