The Best Value Southern Colleges

Best Value Colleges in South for 2024

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in the South based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2024 as the overall best value college in the South is Rice University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $19,902 average net price. The highest value public state college is University of Florida. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.


355 results

Jacksonville State University
J
Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#145 Best Value in the South

  • 9,632enrollment
  • $11,953net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 940-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

University of West Alabama
W
Livingston, AL
 

University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#146 Best Value in the South

  • 5,860enrollment
  • $13,786net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 880-980SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

University of Montevallo
M
Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#147 Best Value in the South

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $17,421net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

University of South Alabama
S
Mobile, AL

University of South Alabama

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#148 Best Value in the South

  • 13,438enrollment
  • $15,664net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1003-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Troy University
T
Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#149 Best Value in the South

  • 14,156enrollment
  • $13,187net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Arizona Christian University
A
Phoenix, AZ
 

Arizona Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#150 Best Value in the South

  • 1,082enrollment
  • $28,755net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
A
Little Rock, AR

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#151 Best Value in the South

  • 8,197enrollment
  • $11,173net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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HBCU
Pine Bluff, AR

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#152 Best Value in the South

  • 2,387enrollment
  • $9,959net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 805-1045SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Arkansas State University Main Campus
A
Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#153 Best Value in the South

  • 13,190enrollment
  • $12,011net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Arkansas Tech University
A
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#154 Best Value in the South

  • 9,445enrollment
  • $12,016net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

University of Central Arkansas
C
Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#155 Best Value in the South

  • 9,913enrollment
  • $15,456net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Henderson State University
H
Arkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#156 Best Value in the South

  • 2,519enrollment
  • $17,656net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 903-1073SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
S
Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#157 Best Value in the South

  • 5,094enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 905-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

Delaware State University
D
HBCU
Dover, DE

Delaware State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#158 Best Value in the South

  • 5,826enrollment
  • $11,886net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Bethune Cookman University
B
HBCU
Daytona Beach, FL

Bethune Cookman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#159 Best Value in the South

  • 2,727enrollment
  • $15,769net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 830-980SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Lynn University
L
Boca Raton, FL

Lynn University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#160 Best Value in the South

  • 3,520enrollment
  • $38,728net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1185SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
F
HBCU
Tallahassee, FL

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#161 Best Value in the South

  • 9,215enrollment
  • $11,583net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Florida Atlantic University
F
Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#162 Best Value in the South

  • 29,592enrollment
  • $9,711net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1