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

St. Andrews University
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Laurinburg, NC

St. Andrews University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 832enrollment
  • $31,503net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

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Lock Haven University
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Lock Haven, PA

Lock Haven University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#22 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,920enrollment
  • -net price
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Millersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 6,732enrollment
  • $20,860net price
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

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Southern Connecticut State University
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New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 8,820enrollment
  • $19,870net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Southern Oregon University
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Ashland, OR

Southern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 5,371enrollment
  • $17,433net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Edwardsville, IL

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 12,045enrollment
  • $15,182net price
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Rhode Island College
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 5,767enrollment
  • $11,549net price
  • 860-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

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University of Washington Tacoma Campus
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Tacoma, WA

University of Washington Tacoma Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 4,777enrollment
  • $11,290net price
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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Texas A&M University Commerce
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Commerce, TX

Texas A&M University Commerce

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 12,013enrollment
  • $11,902net price
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Frostburg State University
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Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 4,075enrollment
  • $16,521net price
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,913enrollment
  • $30,553net price
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Cornell College
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Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,084enrollment
  • $25,850net price
  • 1150-1318SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, FL

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 20,530enrollment
  • $2,789net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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St Petersburg College
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Largo, FL

St Petersburg College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 23,350enrollment
  • $300net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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SUNY Morrisville
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Morrisville, NY
 

SUNY Morrisville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#32 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 2,040enrollment
  • $16,855net price
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Carthage College
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Kenosha, WI

Carthage College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,771enrollment
  • $24,962net price
  • 1000-1205SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Elmhurst College
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Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,906enrollment
  • $22,760net price
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Virginia Union University
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HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,662enrollment
  • $20,207net price
  • 750-1010SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

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