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.

South High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

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78% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,343enrollment
  • $26,400net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Concordia University Texas
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Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $23,621net price
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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University of Southern Mississippi
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Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 13,110enrollment
  • $14,050net price
  • -SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
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Orlando, FL

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 1,692enrollment
  • $30,340net price
  • 1010-1140SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Barton College
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Wilson, NC
 

Barton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,259enrollment
  • $23,804net price
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

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Texas Lutheran University
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Seguin, TX

Texas Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,361enrollment
  • $23,600net price
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

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University of Lynchburg
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Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,592enrollment
  • $22,921net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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Indian River State College
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Fort Pierce, FL

Indian River State College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 15,104enrollment
  • $5,927net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

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Ferrum College
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Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 767enrollment
  • $22,521net price
  • 880-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 15

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Western Kentucky University
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 16,759enrollment
  • $12,054net price
  • 820-1010SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Charleston Southern University
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Charleston, SC

Charleston Southern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 3,545enrollment
  • $21,347net price
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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South Texas College
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McAllen, TX

South Texas College

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 26,440enrollment
  • $1,414net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 18

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Daytona State College
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Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 11,807enrollment
  • $6,119net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,436enrollment
  • $19,660net price
  • 1070-1375SAT range
  • 28-29ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,841enrollment
  • $9,738net price
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Schreiner University
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Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $21,786net price
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Meredith College
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Raleigh, NC

Meredith College

Private 4 Year

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75% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,576enrollment
  • $23,405net price
  • 1110-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Houston Baptist University
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Houston, TX

Houston Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,189enrollment
  • $20,530net price
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

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