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

Bethel College Mishawaka
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Mishawaka, IN
 

Bethel College Mishawaka

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,292enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 800-920SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Nevada State College
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Henderson, NV
 

Nevada State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 7,169enrollment
  • $16,624net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

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University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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New England College
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Henniker, NH

New England College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 2,852enrollment
  • $29,512net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.81Avg GPA

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Southern University at New Orleans
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Southern University at New Orleans

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,950enrollment
  • $14,999net price
  • -SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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North Greenville University
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Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,125enrollment
  • $11,705net price
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,417enrollment
  • $15,862net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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University of North Dakota
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Grand Forks, ND

University of North Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

  • 13,876enrollment
  • $17,359net price
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

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Carroll College
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Helena, MT

Carroll College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Montana

  • 1,168enrollment
  • $23,916net price
  • 1080-1200SAT range
  • 13-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 28

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Emory and Henry College
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Emory, VA

Emory and Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,358enrollment
  • $20,834net price
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Polk State College
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Winter Haven, FL
 

Polk State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 8,180enrollment
  • $9,588net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Wheelock College
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Boston, MA

Wheelock College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 890enrollment
  • $28,829net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.92Estimated Avg GPA

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Maryville University of Saint Louis
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 9,959enrollment
  • $26,757net price
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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New York Institute of Technology
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Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#29 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $22,494net price
  • 1118-1360SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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St. Francis College
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Brooklyn Heights, NY

St. Francis College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#52 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,661enrollment
  • $18,602net price
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

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Luther College
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Decorah, IA

Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $25,734net price
  • 1075-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

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Lake Superior State University
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Sault Ste Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 1,655enrollment
  • $14,336net price
  • 1000-1225SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Northeastern State University
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Tahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 6,702enrollment
  • $9,669net price
  • 875-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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