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

University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

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Indian River State College
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Fort Pierce, FL

Indian River State College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 14,862enrollment
  • $5,019net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

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CUNY College of Staten Island
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Staten Island, NY

CUNY College of Staten Island

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 10,248enrollment
  • $7,217net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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Springfield College
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Springfield, MA

Springfield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,921enrollment
  • $27,930net price
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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College of Mount Saint Vincent
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Bronx, NY

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#53 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,877enrollment
  • $17,084net price
  • 943-1216SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA

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Ferrum College
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Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 855enrollment
  • $25,558net price
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 15

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University of Northern Iowa
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Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 8,945enrollment
  • $15,782net price
  • 1020-1330SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Emmanuel College
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Boston, MA

Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,012enrollment
  • $32,273net price
  • 1160-1310SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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HBCU
Cheyney, PA

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 697enrollment
  • $11,588net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 31

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Western Kentucky University
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 16,493enrollment
  • $12,625net price
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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William Paterson University of New Jersey
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Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 9,070enrollment
  • $12,967net price
  • 990-1345SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Charleston Southern University
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Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

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87% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 3,418enrollment
  • $17,536net price
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Chowan University
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Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $17,334net price
  • 880-1085SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

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Youngstown State University
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Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 11,071enrollment
  • $11,900net price
  • 830-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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South Texas College
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McAllen, TX

South Texas College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 27,894enrollment
  • $1,692net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 18

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Daytona State College
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Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 11,584enrollment
  • $5,674net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Pacific Lutheran University
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Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 2,633enrollment
  • $24,825net price
  • 1253-1423SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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