South Colleges with high acceptance rates

Colleges with the Highest Acceptance Rate in South for 2025

These are the least selective public and private four-year colleges in South. 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 South colleges with high acceptance rates. If you're looking for colleges that have easy admission requirements, explore rankings of South colleges with the lowest SAT scores, lowest ACT scores and lowest GPA's.
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Christian Brothers University
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Memphis, TN
 

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,043enrollment
  • $17,068net price
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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Schreiner University
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Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $21,786net 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

88% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,888enrollment
  • $15,498net price
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated 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

88% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,864enrollment
  • $10,831net price
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Christopher Newport University
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Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,503enrollment
  • $22,864net price
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of West Alabama
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Livingston, AL
 

University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,194enrollment
  • $14,781net price
  • 820-978SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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Brenau University
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Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,420enrollment
  • $20,860net price
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Gordon College
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Barnesville, GA
 

Gordon College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 3,129enrollment
  • $8,255net price
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Mid Continent University
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Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 2,474enrollment
  • $27,622net price
  • 830-1080SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Gardner Webb University
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Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,125enrollment
  • $24,035net price
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

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Salem College
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Winston Salem, NC

Salem College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 519enrollment
  • $19,000net price
  • 1078-1315SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Western Carolina University
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Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,628enrollment
  • $12,252net price
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 13,586enrollment
  • $16,033net price
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

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The University of Tennessee Martin
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Martin, TN
 

The University of Tennessee Martin

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 6,941enrollment
  • $11,151net price
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Midwestern State University
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Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,573enrollment
  • $11,798net price
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 6,045enrollment
  • $12,272net price
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,270enrollment
  • $14,500net price
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 53,001enrollment
  • $18,144net price
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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