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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West Texas A & M University
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Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,242enrollment
  • $17,001net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT 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

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76% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,840enrollment
  • $11,872net price
  • 950-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Schreiner University
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Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,193enrollment
  • $24,278net price
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Stephen F Austin State University
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Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

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The University of Texas Pan American
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Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,559enrollment
  • $8,105net price
  • 830-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg 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

87% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,393enrollment
  • $12,664net price
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,109enrollment
  • $13,163net price
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,441enrollment
  • $22,848net price
  • 1010-1130SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Nicholls State University
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Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,883enrollment
  • $12,365net price
  • 938-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,326enrollment
  • $16,140net price
  • 983-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

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Columbia College
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,514enrollment
  • $18,779net price
  • 850-1140SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.56Avg 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

  • 10,599enrollment
  • $12,838net price
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Charleston Southern University
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Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 3,418enrollment
  • $17,536net price
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Belmont Abbey College
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Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,501enrollment
  • $23,522net price
  • 950-1140SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.32Avg 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

82% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,518enrollment
  • $12,020net price
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Arkansas Tech University
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Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,445enrollment
  • $12,016net price
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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University of West Georgia
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Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Northeastern State University
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Tahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 6,702enrollment
  • $9,669net price
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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