The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the Southeast

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 Southeast.

Southeast High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Christopher Newport University
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Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,559enrollment
  • $23,287net price
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $20,592net price
  • 1130-1410SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 31,547enrollment
  • $18,693net price
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Roanoke College
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Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,826enrollment
  • $29,169net price
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Mount St Mary's University
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Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $24,379net price
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 21,639enrollment
  • $16,834net price
  • 1200-1410SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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College of Charleston
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Charleston, SC

College of Charleston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,885enrollment
  • $21,120net price
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Nova Southeastern University
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 20,948enrollment
  • $29,589net price
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

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Towson University
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Towson, MD

Towson University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 19,793enrollment
  • $14,443net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Asbury University
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Wilmore, KY

Asbury University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,650enrollment
  • $21,506net price
  • 1080-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

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Marymount University
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Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,711enrollment
  • $24,664net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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University of Arkansas
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Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 30,936enrollment
  • $16,208net price
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Stetson University
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DeLand, FL

Stetson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,928enrollment
  • $25,756net price
  • 1110-1305SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

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Randolph Macon College
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Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,490enrollment
  • $28,389net price
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
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West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $30,276net price
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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Campbell University
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Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 5,272enrollment
  • $24,280net price
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

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