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

1,284 results nationwide

Saint Marys College of California
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Moraga, CA

Saint Marys College of California

Private 4 Year

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88% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,765enrollment
  • $32,129net price
  • 1070-1253SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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Oshkosh, WI

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 13,705enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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California State University San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

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91% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 19,803enrollment
  • $8,805net price
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Suffolk University
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Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

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87% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,734enrollment
  • $32,270net price
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Curry College
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Milton, MA

Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#29 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,052enrollment
  • $31,091net price
  • 1083-1165SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Long Island University C W Post Campus
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Brookville, NY

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#48 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 15,737enrollment
  • $25,802net price
  • 1100-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

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82% Acceptance Rate

#31 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,918enrollment
  • $19,350net price
  • 980-1198SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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University of Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 5,018enrollment
  • $22,283net price
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Laurel University
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High Point, NC
 

Laurel University

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 158enrollment
  • $19,269net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Akron Main Campus
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Akron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 13,465enrollment
  • $14,667net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus
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St. Petersburg, FL

University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 4,727enrollment
  • -net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Worcester State University
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Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

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88% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 5,311enrollment
  • $14,435net price
  • 1015-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of St Thomas
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Saint Paul, MN

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

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77% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 9,025enrollment
  • $30,137net price
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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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

92% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 6,775enrollment
  • $21,076net price
  • 1100-1210SAT 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

83% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 8,889enrollment
  • $18,712net 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

88% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 5,204enrollment
  • $17,976net 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

98% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 12,519enrollment
  • $13,586net price
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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