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

Colorado State University Pueblo
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Pueblo, CO

Colorado State University Pueblo

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 6,691enrollment
  • $14,188net price
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 4,018enrollment
  • $35,585net price
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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College of Southern Nevada
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Las Vegas, NV

College of Southern Nevada

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in Nevada

  • 29,081enrollment
  • $7,293net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Fitchburg State University
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Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,296enrollment
  • $15,820net price
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,665enrollment
  • $24,737net price
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Penn State Harrisburg
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Middletown, PA

Penn State Harrisburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 4,651enrollment
  • $22,406net price
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.48Estimated Avg GPA

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,343enrollment
  • $26,400net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Concordia University Texas
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Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $23,621net price
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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University of Southern Mississippi
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Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 13,110enrollment
  • $14,050net price
  • -SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Roger Williams University
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Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,344enrollment
  • $37,936net price
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Evansville
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Evansville, IN

University of Evansville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,109enrollment
  • $21,611net price
  • 1045-1300SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
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Orlando, FL

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 1,692enrollment
  • $30,340net price
  • 1010-1140SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Molloy College
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Rockville Centre, NY
 

Molloy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#32 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 4,970enrollment
  • $25,938net price
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Barton College
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Wilson, NC
 

Barton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,259enrollment
  • $23,804net price
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

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La Sierra University
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Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#29 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,611enrollment
  • $28,076net price
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Western Oregon University
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Monmouth, OR

Western Oregon University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 3,857enrollment
  • $15,249net price
  • 868-1108SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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University of Puget Sound
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Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,914enrollment
  • $42,301net price
  • 1185-1390SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Le Moyne College
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Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#33 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,154enrollment
  • $22,139net price
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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