The Most Popular Colleges in America with High Acceptance Rates

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in America that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges.

High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

1,263 results nationwide

Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 79,593enrollment
  • $16,401net price
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 51,316enrollment
  • $24,630net price
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Alabama

  • 39,622enrollment
  • $21,761net price
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 24-31ACT 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

92% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 32,703enrollment
  • $19,838net price
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 26,785enrollment
  • $14,470net price
  • 1050-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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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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University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 41,432enrollment
  • $22,640net price
  • 1230-1420SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 38,722enrollment
  • $15,307net price
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,062enrollment
  • $13,833net price
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Appalachian State University
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Boone, NC

Appalachian State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 21,253enrollment
  • $14,712net price
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Colorado State University Fort Collins
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Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 33,500enrollment
  • $19,828net price
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Temple University
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Philadelphia, PA

Temple University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 30,205enrollment
  • $29,641net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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George Mason University
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Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,527enrollment
  • $18,900net price
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,908enrollment
  • $13,353net price
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA

Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 26,490enrollment
  • $18,155net price
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

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Miami University
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Oxford, OH

Miami University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 18,618enrollment
  • $27,928net price
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.85Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Savannah College of Art and Design
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Savannah, GA

Savannah College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 17,575enrollment
  • $46,524net price
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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University of Oregon
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Eugene, OR

University of Oregon

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 23,786enrollment
  • $23,917net price
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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