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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Maryland Institute College of Art
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Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art

Private 4 Year

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80% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,952enrollment
  • $43,545net price
  • 967-1362SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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The University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

#28 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 23,880enrollment
  • $9,563net price
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

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80% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,260enrollment
  • $26,143net 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

86% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,863enrollment
  • $24,761net price
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • -ACT 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

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 13,526enrollment
  • $14,427net price
  • -SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Barton College
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Wilson, NC
 

Barton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,265enrollment
  • $23,443net 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

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92% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,369enrollment
  • $21,442net price
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT 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

96% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,394enrollment
  • $23,256net price
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

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78% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

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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

 

  • 14,862enrollment
  • $5,019net 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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84% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 855enrollment
  • $25,558net price
  • 900-1110SAT 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

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97% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 16,493enrollment
  • $12,625net price
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT 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

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87% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 3,418enrollment
  • $17,536net price
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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Chowan University
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Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $17,334net price
  • 880-1085SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 2.89Avg 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

 

  • 27,894enrollment
  • $1,692net 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

 

  • 11,584enrollment
  • $5,674net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

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90% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT 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

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84% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,479enrollment
  • $11,042net price
  • 965-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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