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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Broward College
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 29,140enrollment
  • $18,934net 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

88% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,811enrollment
  • $19,769net price
  • 1060-1240SAT 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

 

  • 39,139enrollment
  • $5,367net 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

76% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,672enrollment
  • $14,511net price
  • 970-1260SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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Columbus State University
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Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,610enrollment
  • $11,384net price
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 17-24ACT 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

87% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 6,045enrollment
  • $12,272net price
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT 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

82% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,041enrollment
  • $17,928net 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

86% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in Florida

  • 3,669enrollment
  • $22,914net price
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT 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

88% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,875enrollment
  • $31,103net price
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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Virginia Military Institute
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Lexington, VA

Virginia Military Institute

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,560enrollment
  • $17,229net price
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Campbell University
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Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 5,115enrollment
  • $24,517net 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

82% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,791enrollment
  • $32,176net price
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Jackson State University
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HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,564enrollment
  • $19,892net price
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Tennessee State University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 8,198enrollment
  • $9,231net price
  • 856-1068SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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Troy University
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Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 13,923enrollment
  • $12,504net price
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro, NC

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,743enrollment
  • $10,592net price
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Mary Washington
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Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,808enrollment
  • $21,615net price
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Bowie State University
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HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,408enrollment
  • $16,117net price
  • 796-1083SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

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