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

Lane College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Jackson, TN
  • 0.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 21 application deadline

Lane is a private historically Black college with undergraduate programs in business, education, and criminal justice. Most students live on a compact residential campus in Jackson.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.57
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,803
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Le Moyne Owen College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • Apr 1 application deadline

Le Moyne-Owen is a private historically Black liberal arts college known for undergraduate business and education. The urban campus sits in Memphis.

2/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 898-1093
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $6,542
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Motlow State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tullahoma, TN
  • 3.0 | 2 reviews

Motlow State is a public community college offering associate degrees and technical career programs. The main campus is in Tullahoma in southern Middle Tennessee.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.16
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $17,423
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Nashville State Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Nashville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 13 application deadline

Nashville State is a community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, business, and information technology. Most students commute to its urban Nashville campus.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.91
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,892
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Roane State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Harriman, TN
  • 3.5 | 2 reviews

Roane State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. The main campus is in Harriman, with additional locations across East Tennessee.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.17
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,249
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Southwest Tennessee Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews

Southwest Tennessee is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and business. Urban campuses serve commuting students across Memphis.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,396
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Pellissippi State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • | 0 reviews

Pellissippi State is a public community college known for associate programs in engineering technology, nursing, and information technology. Multiple campuses serve the Knoxville area, with the main Hardin Valley campus in west Knoxville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,568
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Northeast State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Blountville, TN
  • | 0 reviews

Northeast State is a public community college known for associate programs in health sciences and technical fields. The Blountville campus primarily serves commuting students across northeast Tennessee's Tri-Cities region.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.09
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,325
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Volunteer State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 25 application deadline

Volunteer State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. The Gallatin campus primarily serves commuting students from the greater Nashville area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.24
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,651
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Walters State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Morristown, TN
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Walters State is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. The main campus in Morristown anchors several locations across East Tennessee.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.33
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,262
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William R Moore College of Technology Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews

A private technical college known for automotive technology, welding, and HVAC programs. The urban Memphis campus centers on applied trades training and associate degrees.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,336
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Alvin Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Alvin, TX
  • | 0 reviews

Alvin Community College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career programs in fields such as nursing and process technology. The campus is in a small Houston-area city south of the metro core.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,268
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Amarillo College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Amarillo, TX
  • | 0 reviews

Amarillo College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. Most students commute to the main campus in the Texas Panhandle city of Amarillo.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,019
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Amberton University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Garland, Texas
  • | 0 reviews

Amberton is a private Christian university known for undergraduate business and counseling programs for working adults. Most students commute to the suburban Garland campus or complete coursework online.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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Angelina College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Lufkin, TX
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews

Angelina College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and technical fields. The campus is in the East Texas city of Lufkin.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,211
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Arlington Baptist University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Arlington, TX
  • 2.5 | 2 reviews

Arlington Baptist is a small private Baptist university known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The suburban campus sits in Arlington within the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $25,267
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Austin Community College District Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Austin, TX
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Austin Community College is a large public community college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and technical programs. Students attend classes across a multi-campus district throughout the Austin area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,466
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Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Jacksonville, TX
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 25 application deadline

A private Baptist theological seminary known for undergraduate biblical studies and pastoral ministry. The Jacksonville campus trains students for ministry in the Baptist Missionary Association of America.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 29%
  • Net Price -
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