The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the South

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in the South 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 in the South.

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College of Charleston
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Charleston, SC

College of Charleston

Public 4 Year

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76% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,885enrollment
  • $21,120net price
  • 1130-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,101enrollment
  • $13,956net price
  • 880-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

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Georgia Southern University
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Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 25,481enrollment
  • $15,352net price
  • 980-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,917enrollment
  • $13,873net price
  • 930-1230SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $13,176net price
  • 828-1041SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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The University of Texas at Arlington
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Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 43,946enrollment
  • $14,262net price
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA

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Western Carolina University
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Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,635enrollment
  • $13,022net price
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Mercer University
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Macon, GA

Mercer University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in Georgia

  • 8,889enrollment
  • $22,087net price
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Sam Houston State University
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Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,480enrollment
  • $13,632net price
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,393enrollment
  • $12,664net price
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Nova Southeastern University
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 20,948enrollment
  • $29,589net price
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT 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

75% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in Mississippi

  • 22,649enrollment
  • $15,364net price
  • 1070-1280SAT 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

80% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 28,086enrollment
  • $17,115net 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

97% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,632enrollment
  • $11,826net price
  • 820-1000SAT 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

82% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 22,017enrollment
  • $19,327net price
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of West Georgia
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Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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