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.

South High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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West Texas A & M University
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Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,997enrollment
  • $17,182net price
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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University of South Carolina Aiken
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Aiken, SC
 

University of South Carolina Aiken

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,855enrollment
  • $11,697net price
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Shepherd University
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Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,318enrollment
  • $12,651net price
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Oral Roberts University
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Tulsa, OK

Oral Roberts University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 5,365enrollment
  • $24,347net price
  • 1083-1250SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Schreiner University
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Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $21,786net price
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Francis Marion University
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Florence, SC

Francis Marion University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,017enrollment
  • $11,231net price
  • 900-1138SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

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Limestone University
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Gaffney, SC
 

Limestone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,782enrollment
  • $21,177net price
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Nicholls State University
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Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,180enrollment
  • $11,029net price
  • 928-1145SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,864enrollment
  • $10,831net price
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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Tarleton State University
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Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 15,937enrollment
  • $15,363net price
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Jacksonville State University
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Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,672enrollment
  • $14,511net price
  • 970-1260SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Angelo State University
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San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,250enrollment
  • $12,518net price
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Texas A&M University Commerce
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Commerce, TX

Texas A&M University Commerce

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 12,013enrollment
  • $11,902net price
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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HBCU
Princess Anne, MD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,844enrollment
  • $14,595net price
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Northern Kentucky University
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Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 14,961enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 916-1133SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Columbia College
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,572enrollment
  • $23,920net price
  • 850-1140SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Charleston Southern University
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Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 3,545enrollment
  • $21,347net price
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Troy University
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Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 13,923enrollment
  • $12,504net price
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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