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

Western Washington University
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Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 14,651enrollment
  • $22,096net price
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

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Marquette University
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Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 11,373enrollment
  • $32,031net price
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 11,213enrollment
  • $16,816net price
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Pace University New York
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New York, NY

Pace University New York

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#42 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 14,092enrollment
  • $34,299net price
  • 1130-1328SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Valdosta State University
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Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,151enrollment
  • $11,532net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,760enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Wheaton College
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Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,799enrollment
  • $31,346net price
  • 1260-1440SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Tarleton State University
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Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 15,937enrollment
  • $15,363net price
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Flagler College St Augustine
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Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,441enrollment
  • $31,085net price
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of the Pacific
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Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,755enrollment
  • $30,975net price
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Seton Hall University
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South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,494enrollment
  • $31,642net price
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Ohio University Main Campus
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Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 24,937enrollment
  • $20,550net price
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 9,550enrollment
  • $16,230net price
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Prairie View A & M University
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HBCU
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,517enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 850-1030SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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North Carolina Central University
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HBCU
Durham, NC

North Carolina Central University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,965enrollment
  • $13,884net price
  • 980-1100SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Valencia College
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Orlando, FL

Valencia College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 42,524enrollment
  • $9,657net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 7

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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Kansas

  • 28,406enrollment
  • $18,322net price
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,431enrollment
  • $10,500net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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