Best Southern Colleges

There are 1097 colleges and universities in the South enrolling 7,307,736 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the South below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in South offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  South is home to nationally ranked institutions like Duke University, Rice University, Johns Hopkins University and Vanderbilt University. The highest ranked college in the South is Duke University and the top rated public state college is University of Virginia Main Campus.

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Arizona Western College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Yuma, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college known for undergraduate transfer programs, nursing, and agriculture. The campus is in Yuma near the California and Mexico borders.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,026
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Central Arizona College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Coolidge, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Central Arizona College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and agriculture programs. The main campus sits in the rural desert town of Coolidge in central Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,544
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Cochise County Community College District Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sierra Vista, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Cochise College is a community college known for undergraduate aviation and nursing programs. Campuses in Sierra Vista and Douglas serve students across southeastern Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.97
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,247
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Eastern Arizona College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Thatcher, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Eastern Arizona College is a public community college known for associate degree programs in nursing and university-transfer general education. Most undergrads live on a residential campus in a small eastern Arizona town.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,400
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Glendale Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Glendale, AZ
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 2 application deadline

Glendale Community College is a public community college known for associate degree transfer pathways and career programs in nursing and health sciences. Most students commute to the suburban campus in Arizona's West Valley near Phoenix.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,607
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Grand Canyon University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3.7 | 12 reviews
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  • SAT Range 1006-1113
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 79%
  • Net Price $22,928
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GateWay Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

GateWay is a community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, health sciences, and water technology. The urban Phoenix campus is part of the Maricopa County Community College District.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,821
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Mesa Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Sep 1 application deadline

Mesa Community College is a public community college known for transfer associate degrees and career and technical programs. Most students commute to suburban campuses in Mesa in the Phoenix metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,951
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Mohave Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Kingman, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Mohave Community College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, allied health, and career-technical fields. Students attend campuses in Kingman and other communities across northwestern Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,120
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Dine College Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Tsaile, AZ
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews

Dine College is a tribal college known for undergraduate Navajo language, culture, and teacher education programs. The main campus sits on the Navajo Nation in Tsaile, Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,916
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Northern Arizona University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • 5.0 | 2 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

NAU is a large public university known for undergraduate forestry, education, and hospitality management. The campus sits in the mountain town of Flagstaff near the San Francisco Peaks.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.7
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $16,371
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Northland Pioneer College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Holbrook, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 22 application deadline

Northland Pioneer is a public community college known for associate degrees and certificates in nursing and technical trades. Multiple campuses and centers serve students across rural northeastern Arizona.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,817
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Phoenix College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Phoenix College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, allied health, and the arts. The urban campus in central Phoenix is Arizona's oldest community college.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,661
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Pima Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Tucson, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Pima is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, allied health, and transfer preparation. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in the Tucson area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,670
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Prescott College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Prescott, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 15 application deadline

Prescott College is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate environmental studies and adventure education. Most programs emphasize field-based experiential learning in the surrounding Arizona highlands.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1095-1290
  • Avg GPA 3.19
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $23,377
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Rio Salado College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Rio Salado is a public community college known for online associate degrees and flexible distance-learning programs. Most students take courses remotely rather than on a traditional campus.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,733
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Scottsdale Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

Scottsdale Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in culinary arts and hospitality. The campus is located in Scottsdale within the Phoenix metropolitan area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,504
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South Mountain Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • | 0 reviews

South Mountain is a public community college offering associate degrees and career certificate programs. The urban campus is in southern Phoenix near South Mountain Park.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,152
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