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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List of the Best South Colleges

Mayland Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Spruce Pine, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Mayland is a public community college offering associate degrees and career-technical programs. The campus is in the mountain town of Spruce Pine in western North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,152
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McDowell Technical Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Marion, NC
  • | 0 reviews

McDowell Technical is a public community college offering associate degrees and career-focused technical programs. The small campus is located in Marion in western North Carolina's foothills.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,024
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Miller Motte College Wilmington Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Wilmington, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $22,321
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Mitchell Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Statesville, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Mitchell is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs for transfer and career training. The campus is located in Statesville in North Carolina's Piedmont region.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,639
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Montgomery Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Troy, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Montgomery Community College is a community college known for undergraduate gunsmithing and forestry programs. Students attend a small campus in the town of Troy.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,380
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Montreat College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Montreat, NC
  • 3.7 | 3 reviews

Montreat is a small private Christian college known for undergraduate outdoor education and ministry-related programs. The campus sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Black Mountain.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1030-1220
  • Avg GPA 3.07
  • Acceptance Rate 69%
  • Net Price $28,112
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Nash Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Nash Community College is a public community college offering associate degrees and technical workforce programs. Students attend a campus in the small city of Rocky Mount in eastern North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,263
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Pamlico Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Grantsboro, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Pamlico is a small public community college offering two-year associate degrees and career certificate programs. The rural campus in Grantsboro sits near North Carolina's Pamlico Sound.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $1,321
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William Peace University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3.0 | 2 reviews

William Peace is a small private university known for undergraduate business, communication, and liberal arts programs. The compact historic campus sits in downtown Raleigh.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1080-1225
  • Avg GPA 3.67
  • Acceptance Rate 94%
  • Net Price $24,216
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Pfeiffer University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Misenheimer, NC
  • 3.0 | 2 reviews
  • Aug 15 application deadline

Pfeiffer is a private university known for undergraduate nursing, business, and education. The United Methodist-affiliated campus sits in the small community of Misenheimer in North Carolina's Piedmont.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 891-1165
  • Avg GPA 3.18
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $19,660
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Piedmont Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Roxboro, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Piedmont Community College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and industrial technologies. The campus is located in the small town of Roxboro in north-central North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $1,095
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Pitt Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Winterville, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Pitt Community College is a public community college with associate programs in nursing, allied health, and industrial technologies. Most students commute to the Winterville campus near Greenville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,305
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Randolph Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Asheboro, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Randolph Community College is a public community college known for associate programs in photographic technology and nursing. The main campus is in Asheboro in North Carolina's central Piedmont region.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,035
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Richmond Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Hamlet, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Richmond Community College is a public community college offering two-year associate degrees and career-focused technical programs. The campus is located in the small town of Hamlet in southern North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,865
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Mid Atlantic Christian University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Mid-Atlantic Christian is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The campus sits along the Pasquotank River in Elizabeth City.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 830-1210
  • Avg GPA 3.09
  • Acceptance Rate 62%
  • Net Price $20,581
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Roanoke Chowan Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Ahoskie, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Roanoke-Chowan is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, business, and industrial systems technology. The small campus is located in the rural town of Ahoskie in northeastern North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,570
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Robeson Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Lumberton, NC
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college offering two-year associate degrees and career-focused technical programs. The campus is in Lumberton in southeastern North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $2,989
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Rockingham Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Wentworth, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Rockingham Community College is a public community college with undergraduate programs in nursing and industrial technology. The rural campus is in the small town of Wentworth in northern North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,158
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