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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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

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93% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,189enrollment
  • $15,458net price
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Belmont Abbey College
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Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,650enrollment
  • $23,463net price
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

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96% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,945enrollment
  • $14,679net price
  • 943-1165SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

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University of Houston Downtown
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Houston, TX

University of Houston Downtown

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,105enrollment
  • $14,269net price
  • 960-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,736enrollment
  • $13,656net price
  • 905-1205SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Arkansas Tech University
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Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

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96% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,487enrollment
  • $11,443net price
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 9,736enrollment
  • $7,554net price
  • 1000-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Northeastern State University
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Tahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 6,466enrollment
  • $11,153net price
  • 920-1145SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg 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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89% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,190enrollment
  • $16,184net price
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Georgia Southern University
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Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 26,041enrollment
  • $16,957net price
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Midway University
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Midway, KY

Midway University

Private 4 Year

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95% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,945enrollment
  • $24,739net price
  • 1030-1120SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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Durant, OK

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

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80% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 5,794enrollment
  • $8,064net price
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Lamar University
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Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 17,473enrollment
  • $10,999net price
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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St. Thomas University
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Miami Gardens, FL
 

St. Thomas University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 6,455enrollment
  • $27,029net price
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Bowie State University
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HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,408enrollment
  • $16,117net price
  • 796-1083SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

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Newberry College
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Newberry, SC

Newberry College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,507enrollment
  • $20,941net price
  • 820-1060SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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Fairmont State University
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Fairmont, WV

Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,307enrollment
  • $10,993net price
  • 830-1040SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
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Rocky Mount, NC
 

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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78% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,345enrollment
  • $19,111net price
  • 860-1120SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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