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

Wayne State University
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Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 23,553enrollment
  • $16,021net price
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,862enrollment
  • $37,558net price
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Mississippi

  • 22,657enrollment
  • $16,480net price
  • 1110-1410SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Northern Arizona University
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Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 28,186enrollment
  • $16,544net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Texas Southern University
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HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,469enrollment
  • $15,021net price
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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University of Louisville
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Louisville, KY

University of Louisville

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 22,139enrollment
  • $18,808net price
  • 1020-1250SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

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California State University East Bay
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Hayward, CA

California State University East Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 13,333enrollment
  • $10,874net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Oct 1

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University of Nevada Las Vegas
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Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 31,094enrollment
  • $11,388net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Montana State University
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Bozeman, MT

Montana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Montana

  • 16,960enrollment
  • $18,511net price
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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California State University Chico
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Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,523enrollment
  • $15,187net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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St John's University New York
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Queens, NY

St John's University New York

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#39 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 19,691enrollment
  • $28,206net price
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Central Michigan University
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Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 14,399enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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University of Mississippi
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University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 24,043enrollment
  • $14,946net price
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Kean University
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Union, NJ

Kean University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 13,352enrollment
  • $11,593net price
  • 1020-1198SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,190enrollment
  • $16,184net price
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 103,068enrollment
  • $29,692net price
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Utah State University
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Logan, UT

Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 28,063enrollment
  • $15,825net price
  • 1060-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

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Portland State University
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Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 20,519enrollment
  • $12,509net price
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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