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

Seminole State College of Florida
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Sanford, FL

Seminole State College of Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 14,323enrollment
  • $3,144net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Saint Mary's College
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Notre Dame, IN

Saint Mary's College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,519enrollment
  • $27,960net price
  • 1100-1328SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

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North Dakota State University Main Campus
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Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in North Dakota

  • 12,242enrollment
  • $15,962net price
  • 968-1216SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Southern Indiana
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Evansville, IN

University of Southern Indiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 9,178enrollment
  • $14,443net price
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Canisius College
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Buffalo, NY

Canisius College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#38 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,492enrollment
  • $19,635net price
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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SUNY Maritime College
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Throggs Neck, NY

SUNY Maritime College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,427enrollment
  • $19,712net price
  • 1140-1300SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

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Wilkes University
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#35 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,207enrollment
  • $27,918net price
  • 1060-1260SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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University of Wisconsin Stout
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Menomonie, WI

University of Wisconsin Stout

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 7,234enrollment
  • $15,510net price
  • -SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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Colorado Mountain College
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Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Mountain College

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 5,184enrollment
  • $6,092net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of New England
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Biddeford, ME
 

University of New England

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 6,434enrollment
  • $38,809net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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West Virginia State University
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HBCU
Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,785enrollment
  • $11,684net price
  • 840-1065SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Widener University Main Campus
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Chester, PA

Widener University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#30 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,416enrollment
  • $32,185net price
  • 1105-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

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Lesley University
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Cambridge, MA

Lesley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 3,406enrollment
  • $32,414net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Neumann University
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Aston, PA
 

Neumann University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#53 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,155enrollment
  • $28,707net price
  • 905-1085SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Felician College
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Lodi, NJ
 

Felician College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 2,148enrollment
  • $15,743net price
  • 893-1108SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Hood College
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Frederick, MD
 

Hood College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 2,056enrollment
  • $23,624net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,326enrollment
  • $19,100net price
  • 890-1070SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Wright State University Main Campus
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Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 9,678enrollment
  • $15,650net price
  • 913-1168SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

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