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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Midwestern State University
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Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

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92% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,784enrollment
  • $11,361net price
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

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Longwood University
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Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,358enrollment
  • $21,772net price
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Loyola University Maryland
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Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 5,238enrollment
  • $33,312net price
  • 1180-1360SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Mount St Mary's University
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Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $24,379net price
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Chattanooga, TN

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 11,283enrollment
  • $14,417net price
  • 1023-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Lenoir Rhyne University
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Hickory, NC

Lenoir Rhyne University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 2,354enrollment
  • $21,843net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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Armstrong State University
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Savannah, GA

Armstrong State University

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 7,041enrollment
  • $12,404net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Saint Edward's University
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Austin, TX

Saint Edward's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,470enrollment
  • $27,193net price
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.53Estimated Avg GPA

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Pembroke, NC

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,666enrollment
  • $8,208net price
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Roanoke College
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Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,826enrollment
  • $29,169net price
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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College of Coastal Georgia
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Brunswick, GA

College of Coastal Georgia

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 3,147enrollment
  • $12,117net price
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 5

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Marymount University
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Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,711enrollment
  • $24,664net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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The University of Texas at Tyler
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Tyler, TX

The University of Texas at Tyler

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,322enrollment
  • $13,248net price
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

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University of New Mexico Main Campus
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Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in New Mexico

  • 21,953enrollment
  • $10,633net price
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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HBCU
Princess Anne, MD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,518enrollment
  • $12,020net price
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Belmont Abbey College
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Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,501enrollment
  • $23,522net price
  • 950-1140SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,326enrollment
  • $16,140net price
  • 983-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

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Gardner Webb University
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Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,144enrollment
  • $22,339net price
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

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