South Colleges with low acceptance rates

Colleges with the Lowest Acceptance Rate in South for 2024

These are the most selective public and private four-year colleges in South. The list is ranked by acceptance rate, lowest to highest and limited to schools which reject at least half of all applicants. Leading the list is Fairfax University of America which sent acceptance letters to only 1% of the 378 students who applied and rejected 99%.

Not all schools on the most selective list are overly academically challenging. Some schools with less rigorous test and high school GPA requirements may receive a large numbers of qualified applicants and the school does not have space to admit them all.

If you're looking for challenging colleges, explore rankings of South colleges with the highest SAT scores, highest ACT scores and highest GPA's.
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The University of West Florida
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Pensacola, FL

The University of West Florida

Public 4 Year

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48% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 13,521enrollment
  • $8,609net price
  • 1050-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Columbia International University
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Columbia, SC
 

Columbia International University

Private 4 Year

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48% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,481enrollment
  • $19,911net price
  • 990-1195SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Texas A&M International University
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Laredo, TX

Texas A&M International University

Public 4 Year

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48% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $5,383net price
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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Webber International University
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Babson Park, FL
 

Webber International University

Private 4 Year

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49% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 1,133enrollment
  • $27,995net price
  • 853-1060SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

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Tougaloo College
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HBCU
Tougaloo, MS
 

Tougaloo College

Private 4 Year

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49% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 677enrollment
  • $13,718net price
  • 790-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

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LeTourneau University
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Longview, TX

LeTourneau University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

49% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,536enrollment
  • $26,974net price
  • 1120-1380SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Rollins College
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Winter Park, FL

Rollins College

Private 4 Year

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50% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,029enrollment
  • $35,317net price
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Trinity Baptist College
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Trinity Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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50% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 350enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA

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Brescia University
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Owensboro, KY
 

Brescia University

Private 4 Year

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50% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 646enrollment
  • $16,127net price
  • 920-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

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St John's College
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Annapolis, MD

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

50% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 541enrollment
  • $27,643net price
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

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Dallas Christian College
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Dallas, TX

Dallas Christian College

Private 4 Year

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50% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 247enrollment
  • $22,631net price
  • 793-1077SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

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