The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the Southeast

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

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

Southeast High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Valdosta State University
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Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,209enrollment
  • $12,836net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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Flagler College St Augustine
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Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,623enrollment
  • $26,547net price
  • 1050-1230SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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North Carolina Central University
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HBCU
Durham, NC

North Carolina Central University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,553enrollment
  • $13,708net price
  • 810-1130SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Valencia College
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Orlando, FL

Valencia College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 43,370enrollment
  • $10,482net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 7

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Georgia Gwinnett College
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Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 11,030enrollment
  • $10,981net price
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA

Applications Due May 3

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Broward College
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 30,057enrollment
  • $15,252net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Georgia College & State University
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Milledgeville, GA

Georgia College & State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,315enrollment
  • $20,301net price
  • 1060-1230SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Miami Dade College
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Miami, FL

Miami Dade College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 47,245enrollment
  • $5,478net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Jacksonville State University
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Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,632enrollment
  • $11,953net price
  • 940-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Lynn University
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Boca Raton, FL

Lynn University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,520enrollment
  • $38,728net price
  • 1035-1185SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Baltimore, MD

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 13,991enrollment
  • $17,692net price
  • 1210-1390SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Columbus State University
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Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT 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

84% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 2,649enrollment
  • $17,435net 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

94% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,928enrollment
  • $25,756net price
  • 1110-1305SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

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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

95% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $30,276net price
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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Campbell University
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Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 5,272enrollment
  • $24,280net price
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Samford University
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Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,682enrollment
  • $31,803net price
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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