U.S. Colleges with high acceptance rates

Colleges with the Highest Acceptance Rate in America for 2024

These are the least selective public and private four-year colleges in the United States. These colleges historically accept more than seventy-five percent of students who apply for admission and are ranked by acceptance rate. These are good safety schools for your college list and you should have a good chance on getting in if your grades and test scores are above or within their typical admission thresholds. Just because a school is less selective doesn't mean it's a lesser school academically and easy to get into for all students. Unless a college has guaranteed admission or accepts 100% of applicants, you still need sufficient grades to be accepted.

Use the filters on this page to narrow down the list based on your high school GPA, SAT and ACT scores. Once you do, your estimated admission chance will be displayed for each school. Additionally, you can filter the list by state, region or distance from your home to narrow down the list of colleges that are easiest for you to get into.

See also, the best and popular colleges with high acceptance rates. If you're looking for colleges that have easy admission requirements, explore US rankings of the colleges with the lowest SAT scores, lowest ACT scores and lowest GPA's.
High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

1,284 results nationwide

Carson Newman College
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Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $20,111net price
  • 980-1143SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Martin Methodist College
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Pulaski, TN

Martin Methodist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 934enrollment
  • $16,762net price
  • 1025-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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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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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,260enrollment
  • $26,143net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Remington College Colorado Springs Campus
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
 

Remington College Colorado Springs Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 154enrollment
  • $18,657net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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John Paul the Great Catholic University
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San Diego, CA

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 300enrollment
  • $31,354net price
  • 1060-1125SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.56Avg 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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University of Northern Colorado
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Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 9,380enrollment
  • $18,310net price
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Johnson University Florida
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Kissimmee, FL

Johnson University Florida

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 155enrollment
  • $20,191net price
  • 870-1040SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Southern Polytechnic State University
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Marietta, Georgia
 

Southern Polytechnic State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 5,784enrollment
  • $10,562net price
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.45Estimated Avg GPA

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Chicago, IL

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,532enrollment
  • $53,923net price
  • 1048-1260SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 15

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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago, IL

University of Illinois at Chicago

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 33,747enrollment
  • $10,384net price
  • 1110-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 16,899enrollment
  • $37,511net price
  • 1180-1370SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Central College
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Pella, IA

Central College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,169enrollment
  • $23,303net price
  • 1040-1218SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Cornell College
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Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,073enrollment
  • $25,686net price
  • 1170-1380SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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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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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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Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,939enrollment
  • $23,737net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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