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

Seattle University
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Seattle, WA

Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

  • 7,182enrollment
  • $37,103net price
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Portland
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Portland, OR

University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,457enrollment
  • $34,951net price
  • 1190-1356SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Columbus State University
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Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,610enrollment
  • $11,384net price
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $18,029net price
  • 1090-1330SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 6,045enrollment
  • $12,272net price
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

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South Carolina State University
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HBCU
Orangeburg, SC

South Carolina State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,041enrollment
  • $17,928net price
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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Stetson University
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DeLand, FL

Stetson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in Florida

  • 3,669enrollment
  • $22,914net price
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

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Salem State University
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Salem, MA

Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,239enrollment
  • $19,324net price
  • 990-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
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West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,875enrollment
  • $31,103net price
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Maine
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Orono, ME

University of Maine

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 11,760enrollment
  • $18,237net price
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Virginia Military Institute
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Lexington, VA

Virginia Military Institute

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,560enrollment
  • $17,229net price
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Iona College
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New Rochelle, NY

Iona College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#48 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,720enrollment
  • $28,557net price
  • 1055-1265SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Bradley University
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Peoria, IL

Bradley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,217enrollment
  • $24,703net price
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

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Adelphi University
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Garden City, NY

Adelphi University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 7,406enrollment
  • $28,671net price
  • 1140-1310SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

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Point Loma Nazarene University
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San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 4,494enrollment
  • $36,370net price
  • 1140-1410SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Texas Woman's University
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Denton, TX

Texas Woman's University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 15,664enrollment
  • $10,763net price
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Lamar University
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Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 17,473enrollment
  • $10,999net price
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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University of Wyoming
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Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Wyoming

  • 10,913enrollment
  • $13,299net price
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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