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.
List of the Best South Colleges
Lake Sumter State College
- Public 2 Year
- Leesburg, FL
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Lake-Sumter is a public state college offering associate degrees and bachelor's programs in nursing and business. The main campus is in Leesburg in central Florida, with additional sites nearby.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $6,552
Luther Rice College & Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- Lithonia, GA
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Luther Rice is a private Christian college and seminary known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The campus is in Lithonia in metro Atlanta.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 92%
- Net Price $27,883
State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota
- Public 4 Year
- Bradenton, FL
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A public state college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and associate degrees built for university transfer. Campuses in Bradenton and nearby Manatee-Sarasota communities serve commuting undergraduates.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.1
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $22,034
Miami Dade College
- Public 4 Year
- Miami, FL
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Miami Dade is a large public community college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and hospitality management. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in urban Miami-Dade County.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $5,766
North Florida College
- Public 2 Year
- Madison, FL
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North Florida College is a small public community college offering associate degrees and career-focused undergraduate programs. The campus sits in the rural town of Madison in northern Florida.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.6
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $2,551
Northwest Florida State College
- Public 4 Year
- Niceville, FL
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Northwest Florida State is a public state college offering associate degrees and select bachelor's programs such as nursing. The campus is in Niceville in the Florida Panhandle near Eglin Air Force Base.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $6,250
Palm Beach State College
- Public 4 Year
- Lake Worth, FL
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- Aug 20 application deadline
Palm Beach State is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, business, and public safety programs. The main campus sits in Lake Worth in Palm Beach County.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $9,577
Pasco Hernando State College
- Public 2 Year
- New Port Richey, FL
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Pasco-Hernando State College is a public state college offering associate degrees and bachelor's programs in nursing and business. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in Pasco and Hernando counties, including New Port Richey.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $6,064
Pensacola State College
- Public 4 Year
- Pensacola, FL
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- Aug 30 application deadline
Pensacola State is a public state college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. Students attend campuses in the Pensacola area on Florida's Gulf Coast.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.54
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $5,376
Polk State College
- Public 4 Year
- Winter Haven, FL
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Polk State is a public state college known for undergraduate nursing and career-focused associate and bachelor's programs. Campuses in Winter Haven and Lakeland serve students across central Florida.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $10,011
Ringling College of Art and Design
- Private 4 Year
- Sarasota, FL
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Ringling is a private art and design college known for undergraduate computer animation, illustration, and game art. The Sarasota campus sits near Florida's Gulf Coast.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.48
- Acceptance Rate 70%
- Net Price $62,012
St Petersburg College
- Public 4 Year
- St. Petersburg, FL
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St. Petersburg College is a public state college offering associate and bachelor's degrees, with undergraduate programs in nursing, health sciences, and business. Students attend classes across multiple campuses serving the St. Petersburg and Clearwater area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.0
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $2,333
Santa Fe College
- Public 4 Year
- Gainesville, FL
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Santa Fe College is a public state college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and associate-degree transfer preparation. Many students commute to the Gainesville campus or use dual enrollment while still in high school.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $11,903
Seminole State College of Florida
- Public 4 Year
- Sanford, FL
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Seminole State is a public state college known for undergraduate nursing, information technology, and business. The suburban Sanford campus serves a largely commuting student body in the greater Orlando area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,448
St. John Vianney College Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- Miami, FL
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St. John Vianney is a private Catholic college seminary focused on undergraduate philosophy and priestly formation. The Miami campus prepares men for major seminary and ordination in the Roman Catholic Church.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 93%
- Net Price -
Saint Johns River State College
- Public 4 Year
- Palatka, FL
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- Oct 10 application deadline
SJR State is a public state college known for undergraduate nursing and the Florida School of the Arts. The main campus sits along the St. Johns River in Palatka.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $6,712
South Florida State College
- Public 2 Year
- Avon Park, FL
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South Florida State College is a public state college offering associate degrees and select bachelor's programs in nursing and education. The main campus is in the small city of Avon Park in central Florida.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.01
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $4,162
Tallahassee State College
- Public 2 Year
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Aug 1 application deadline
Tallahassee State College is a public state college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and transfer associate degrees. The main campus sits in Florida's capital near Florida State University and Florida A&M.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,209