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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Wytheville Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Wytheville, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 21 application deadline

A public community college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. Students attend a small campus in the mountain town of Wytheville in southwest Virginia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,331
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Appalachian Bible College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Mount Hope, WV
  • | 0 reviews

Appalachian Bible College is a private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies, theology, and ministry training. The rural campus sits in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 878-1106
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.32
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • Net Price $13,435
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Bethany College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Bethany, WV
  • 3.5 | 2 reviews

Bethany is a private liberal arts college offering undergraduate programs across the arts and sciences. The historic campus sits in the small town of Bethany in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 870-1110
  • Avg GPA 2.85
  • Acceptance Rate 59%
  • Net Price $19,035
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Davis & Elkins College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Elkins, WV
  • | 0 reviews

Davis & Elkins is a private liberal arts college with undergraduate programs in business, nursing, and education. The hillside campus overlooks the mountain town of Elkins in West Virginia's Alleghenies.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 880-1125
  • Avg GPA 3.35
  • Acceptance Rate 94%
  • Net Price $19,784
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Glenville State University Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Glenville, WV
  • | 0 reviews

Glenville State is a small public university known for undergraduate teacher education, criminal justice, and natural resource management. The campus sits in a rural college town in the hills of central West Virginia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,798
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Huntington Junior College Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Huntington, WV
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,422
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • | 0 reviews

WVU Parkersburg is a public college offering associate and bachelor's degrees, with undergraduate programs in nursing, business, and education. The campus serves commuting students in Parkersburg along the Ohio River.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $1,948
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Potomac State College of West Virginia University Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Keyser, WV
  • | 0 reviews

Potomac State is a public junior college of West Virginia University known for undergraduate agriculture and forestry. The residential campus is set in rural Keyser in the Potomac Highlands.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.06
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,541
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Salem University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Salem, WV
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,231
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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Logan, WV
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 2 application deadline

A public community and technical college offering associate degrees and certificates in nursing, allied health, and applied technology. The multi-campus system serves students from small towns across southern West Virginia, with a main site in Logan.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.69
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,597
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West Virginia Junior College Charleston Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Cross Lanes, WV
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,342
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West Virginia Junior College Morgantown Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Morgantown, WV
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,215
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West Virginia Northern Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Wheeling, WV
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. Students take classes at campuses in Wheeling, Weirton, and New Martinsville.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.92
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,560
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Wheeling University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Wheeling, WV
  • | 0 reviews

Wheeling University is a small private Catholic university known for undergraduate nursing and business. The campus sits in Wheeling along the Ohio River.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 950-1180
  • Avg GPA 3.33
  • Acceptance Rate 63%
  • Net Price $21,073
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Parker University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Dallas, TX
  • | 0 reviews

Parker is a private university known for undergraduate health sciences and chiropractic preparation. The urban campus is located in Dallas.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $29,928
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City College Hollywood Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Hollywood, FL
  • | 0 reviews
0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $30,321
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Georgia State University Perimeter College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Atlanta, GA
  • | 0 reviews

Perimeter College is Georgia State University's two-year public college, offering associate degrees and transfer pathways into bachelor's study. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in the Atlanta metro area.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 760-1020
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 91%
  • Net Price $11,367
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Georgia Piedmont Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Clarkston, GA
  • | 0 reviews

Georgia Piedmont is a public technical college known for associate programs in health sciences, business technology, and industrial trades. The main campus is in Clarkston in metro Atlanta's DeKalb County.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,509
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