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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St. John's College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

St. John's is a private liberal arts college known for its all-required Great Books curriculum in philosophy, literature, mathematics, and the sciences. The Santa Fe campus sits in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1290-1460
  • Avg GPA 3.74
  • Acceptance Rate 53%
  • Net Price $25,209
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Mid America Christian University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • | 0 reviews

Mid-America Christian is a private Christian university known for undergraduate business, education, and ministry. The urban campus in Oklahoma City is affiliated with the Church of God.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 92%
  • Net Price $17,585
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Palo Alto College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • San Antonio, TX
  • | 0 reviews

Palo Alto College is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs for transfer and workforce paths. The South Side San Antonio campus is part of the Alamo Colleges District and mainly serves commuting students.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $4,805
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Athens Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Athens, GA
  • 1.0 | 3 reviews

A public technical college offering undergraduate associate degrees and certificates in health sciences, industrial technology, and business. The campus sits in the college town of Athens near the University of Georgia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,690
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Beckfield College Florence Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Florence, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $27,653
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Collin County Community College District Campus

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

Collin College is a public community college known for undergraduate transfer pathways, nursing, and workforce programs. Its multi-campus system serves suburban Collin County north of Dallas, including McKinney.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,970
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Owensboro Community and Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Owensboro, KY
  • | 0 reviews

A public community and technical college offering associate degrees and career-focused technical programs. The campus is based in Owensboro in western Kentucky.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,545
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Southern Union State Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Wadley, AL
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 5 application deadline

Southern Union is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and career-technical programs. The Wadley campus is set in a small rural town in eastern Alabama.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,924
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New College of Florida Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Sarasota, FL
  • | 0 reviews
  • May 30 application deadline

New College is a small public liberal arts college known for individualized academic contracts and narrative evaluations instead of traditional grades. The campus sits on Sarasota Bay along Florida's Gulf Coast.

7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1060-1245
  • Avg GPA 3.87
  • Acceptance Rate 73%
  • Net Price $9,078
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Luna Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Las Vegas, NM
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 30 application deadline

Luna is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificates, with programs in nursing and career-technical fields. The campus serves students from Las Vegas and rural northern New Mexico.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,497
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Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • | 0 reviews

Yeshivah Gedolah is a private rabbinical college known for undergraduate Talmudic studies and Jewish law. The campus is located in Miami Beach.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,377
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University of Advancing Technology Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • | 0 reviews
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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 98%
  • Net Price $27,286
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Paradise Valley Community College Campus
 

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

Paradise Valley Community College is a public community college known for associate degrees and transfer pathways to Arizona universities. The North Phoenix campus sits near desert mountain preserves.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,296
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Chandler Gilbert Community College Campus
 

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

Chandler-Gilbert is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, aviation, and university-transfer programs. The suburban campuses serve students in Chandler in the southeast Phoenix metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,584
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South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • | 0 reviews

A private Christian Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies, theology, and ministry. The campus is in Deerfield Beach in coastal South Florida.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $21,751
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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Houston, TX
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is a private specialized college known for undergraduate funeral service and mortuary science. The urban Houston campus centers instruction on embalming and funeral directing.

  • SAT Range 996-1271
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $43,388
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Ogeechee Technical College Campus
 

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

Ogeechee Tech is a public two-year technical college known for health sciences and industrial technology programs. The main campus is in Statesboro in southeast Georgia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,304
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Remington College Mobile Campus Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Mobile, AL
  • | 0 reviews

Remington College is a private career college offering undergraduate programs in nursing, criminal justice, and allied health. The Mobile campus is a smaller urban training site focused on career-oriented associate degrees and certificates.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $26,115
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