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

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 54,890enrollment
  • $16,730net price
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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Quinnipiac University
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Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 8,918enrollment
  • $39,632net price
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,808enrollment
  • $15,350net price
  • 860-1080SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

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University of Utah
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Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Utah

  • 35,260enrollment
  • $13,341net price
  • 1180-1398SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 17,397enrollment
  • $37,592net price
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Georgia Southern University
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Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 26,041enrollment
  • $16,957net price
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,736enrollment
  • $13,656net price
  • 905-1205SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,870enrollment
  • $13,504net price
  • 865-1069SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus
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Cincinnati, OH

University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 43,338enrollment
  • $21,511net price
  • 1150-1360SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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The University of Texas at Arlington
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Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 43,992enrollment
  • $14,956net price
  • 990-1230SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Western Carolina University
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Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,628enrollment
  • $12,252net price
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 17,076enrollment
  • $21,684net price
  • 1100-1270SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Sam Houston State University
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Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,403enrollment
  • $14,556net price
  • 940-1140SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Rhode Island
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Kingston, RI

University of Rhode Island

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 17,351enrollment
  • $20,964net price
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,864enrollment
  • $10,831net price
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Illinois State University
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Normal, IL

Illinois State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 20,989enrollment
  • $20,871net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
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Norman, OK

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 29,145enrollment
  • $19,900net price
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,238enrollment
  • $22,852net price
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

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