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

University of Mary Hardin Baylor
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Belton, TX

University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,520enrollment
  • $29,904net price
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Gonzaga University
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Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 7,306enrollment
  • $40,295net price
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Bowie State University
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HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,408enrollment
  • $16,117net price
  • 796-1083SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,514enrollment
  • $14,648net price
  • 970-1280SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Johnson & Wales University Providence
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Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University Providence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,372enrollment
  • $33,480net price
  • 970-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Salisbury University
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Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 7,030enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 1180-1310SAT range
  • 26-28ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 25,497enrollment
  • $11,592net price
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

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University of New Hampshire Main Campus
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Durham, NH

University of New Hampshire Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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87% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in New Hampshire

  • 13,626enrollment
  • $24,762net price
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Metropolitan State College of Denver
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Denver, CO

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Public 4 Year

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99% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 17,593enrollment
  • $13,727net price
  • 880-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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St. Mary's University
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San Antonio, TX

St. Mary's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,411enrollment
  • $20,562net price
  • 980-1150SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Central Washington University
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Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

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90% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 8,796enrollment
  • $15,558net price
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Palm Beach State College
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Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 24,369enrollment
  • $10,320net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

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Fayetteville State University
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HBCU
Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 6,847enrollment
  • $7,298net price
  • 855-1045SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Ferris State University
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Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 9,918enrollment
  • $13,154net price
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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University of Toledo
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Toledo, OH

University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 14,939enrollment
  • $17,927net price
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Bethune Cookman University
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HBCU
Daytona Beach, FL

Bethune Cookman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,515enrollment
  • $14,705net price
  • 830-1000SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Northern Kentucky University
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Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 14,961enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 916-1133SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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University of Wisconsin Whitewater
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Whitewater, WI

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 11,519enrollment
  • $13,670net price
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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