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

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
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Odessa, TX

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Public 4 Year

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95% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,848enrollment
  • $10,370net price
  • 910-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

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University of Hawaii Maui College
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Kahului, HI
 

University of Hawaii Maui College

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 2,472enrollment
  • $9,665net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Goshen College
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Goshen, IN

Goshen College

Private 4 Year

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94% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $19,267net price
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Dowling College
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Oakdale, NY

Dowling College

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 2,256enrollment
  • $22,931net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Whitworth University
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Spokane, WA

Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

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91% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,415enrollment
  • $28,299net price
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Delta State University
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Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,556enrollment
  • $14,138net price
  • 940-1280SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Methodist University
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Fayetteville, NC
 

Methodist University

Private 4 Year

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76% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,811enrollment
  • $28,129net price
  • 1063-1200SAT range
  • 23-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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Eastern Oregon University
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La Grande, OR
 

Eastern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

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99% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 2,674enrollment
  • $15,234net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 10

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Carson Newman College
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Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

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80% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $20,111net price
  • 980-1143SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Dominican University of California
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San Rafael, CA

Dominican University of California

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,877enrollment
  • $49,907net price
  • 1088-1236SAT range
  • 23-25ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Husson University
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Bangor, Maine
 

Husson University

Private 4 Year

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77% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 3,103enrollment
  • $19,068net price
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.06Estimated Avg GPA

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Dunwoody College of Technology
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Minneapolis, MN
 

Dunwoody College of Technology

Private 4 Year

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98% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,359enrollment
  • $24,172net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

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Saint Johns University
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Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,645enrollment
  • $27,982net price
  • 915-1185SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

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Lincoln University
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HBCU
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,833enrollment
  • $11,199net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

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Covenant College
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Lookout Mountain, GA

Covenant College

Private 4 Year

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84% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $25,028net price
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Shorter University
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Rome, GA

Shorter University

Private 4 Year

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97% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,515enrollment
  • $13,490net price
  • 960-1290SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

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76% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $9,923net price
  • 915-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Laguna College of Art and Design
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Laguna Beach, CA
 

Laguna College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

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88% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 760enrollment
  • $42,896net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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