Southern Public Colleges

There are 627 public colleges and universities in the South enrolling 6,002,882 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with South state residency. The  South is home to popular public schools like University of Florida, The University of Texas at Austin, Florida State University and Clemson University.

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Jones County Junior College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Ellisville, MS
  • | 0 reviews

A public junior college known for associate degrees, transfer pathways, and career-technical programs. Most students attend the main campus in the small town of Ellisville in southern Mississippi.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,991
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  • Public 2 Year
  • New Orleans, LA
  • | 0 reviews

Delgado is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, allied health, and culinary arts. Multiple urban campuses serve students across the New Orleans metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,564
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Albany Technical College Campus
 

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

Albany Technical is a public technical college offering career-focused associate degrees and certificates in health sciences, industrial technology, and business. The campus sits in Albany in southwest Georgia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,572
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Blue Ridge Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Weyers Cave, VA
  • | 0 reviews

Blue Ridge Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and associate transfer programs. The rural campus is in Weyers Cave in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,191
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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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  • Public 2 Year
  • Bentonville, AR
  • | 0 reviews

NWACC is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, business, and technical fields. The Bentonville campus sits in northwest Arkansas near Walmart's corporate headquarters.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,329
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Bradenton, FL
  • | 0 reviews

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
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The University of Tennessee Martin Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Martin, TN
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

UT Martin is a public university known for undergraduate agriculture, education, and business. The residential campus is in the small college town of Martin in northwest Tennessee.

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 970-1210
  • Avg GPA 3.6
  • Acceptance Rate 88%
  • Net Price $11,955
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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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  • Public 4 Year
  • Athens, WV
  • | 0 reviews

Concord is a small public university known for undergraduate teacher education and business. The residential campus sits in the college town of Athens in southern West Virginia.

#8 Best Public Universities in West Virginia 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 830-1090
  • Avg GPA 3.4
  • Acceptance Rate 93%
  • Net Price $11,379
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 17 application deadline

UA Little Rock is a public university known for undergraduate business, nursing, and criminal justice. The urban campus is located in Arkansas's capital city.

#2 Best Public Universities in Arkansas 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 960-1210
  • Avg GPA 3.42
  • Acceptance Rate 59%
  • Net Price $12,033
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Conway, AR
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews

UCA is a public university known for undergraduate education and nursing programs. The campus sits in Conway, a college town north of Little Rock.

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 910-1170
  • Avg GPA 3.7
  • Acceptance Rate 89%
  • Net Price $16,546
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Trident Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Charleston, SC
  • | 0 reviews

Trident Tech is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, culinary arts, and industrial technology. Students attend classes across several campuses in the greater Charleston area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.5
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $1,818
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Texas Southmost College Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Brownsville, TX
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Texas Southmost College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career and technical programs. The campus sits in Brownsville near the U.S.-Mexico border.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $2,905
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Wharton County Junior College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Wharton, TX
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 14 application deadline

WCJC is a public community college offering associate degrees and career-technical programs. Most students commute to its campus in the small city of Wharton.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,754
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • | 0 reviews

New Mexico State is a large public university known for undergraduate agriculture and engineering. The main campus lies in Las Cruces near the Organ Mountains.

#3 Best Colleges in New Mexico 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 870-1110
  • Avg GPA 3.55
  • Acceptance Rate 89%
  • Net Price $10,719
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College of the Mainland Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Texas City, TX
  • | 0 reviews

College of the Mainland is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and process technology. The Texas City campus sits near the Houston Ship Channel and Gulf Coast industrial corridor.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,252
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Thibodaux, LA
  • | 0 reviews

Nicholls State is a public university known for undergraduate culinary arts and nursing. The campus is in Thibodaux, a small bayou city in south Louisiana.

#8 Best Public Universities in Louisiana 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 934-1196
  • Avg GPA 3.34
  • Acceptance Rate 91%
  • Net Price $12,298
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