Best Southeastern Colleges

There are 836 colleges and universities in the Southeast enrolling 4,959,702 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the Southeast 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 Southeast offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  Southeast is home to nationally ranked institutions like Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Vanderbilt University and Emory University. The highest ranked college in the Southeast is Duke University and the top rated public state college is University of Virginia Main Campus.

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List of the Best Southeast Colleges

Edward Waters University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Jacksonville, FL
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Edward Waters is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate business, criminal justice, and education. The urban Jacksonville campus is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

2/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 820-990
  • Avg GPA 2.64
  • Acceptance Rate 85%
  • Net Price $12,029
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Florida State College at Jacksonville Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • | 0 reviews

Florida State College at Jacksonville is a public state college offering associate and bachelor's programs with strengths in nursing, health sciences, and business. Students attend classes across multiple campuses throughout the Jacksonville area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $2,727
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Florida College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Temple Terrace, FL
  • | 0 reviews

Florida College is a small private college affiliated with the churches of Christ, known for undergraduate biblical studies and the liberal arts. The suburban campus is in Temple Terrace near Tampa.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 930-1220
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.28
  • Acceptance Rate 70%
  • Net Price $24,335
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The College of the Florida Keys Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Key West, FL
  • | 0 reviews

The College of the Florida Keys is a public college known for undergraduate marine science and diving programs. The waterfront campus sits on an island in Key West at the tip of the Florida Keys.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,934
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Florida Memorial University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Miami Gardens, FL
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 1 application deadline

Florida Memorial is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate aviation and education. The campus is located in suburban Miami Gardens near Miami.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.7
  • Acceptance Rate 85%
  • Net Price $21,679
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Florida Career College Miami Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Miami, FL
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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Full Sail University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Winter Park, FL
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $37,848
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Gulf Coast State College Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Panama City, FL
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

A public state college known for undergraduate nursing and health sciences. The campus sits in Panama City on Florida's Gulf Coast.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,729
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Hillsborough Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Tampa, FL
  • | 0 reviews

Hillsborough Community College is a public community college known for associate degrees in nursing, business, and technical fields. Students attend multiple campuses across the Tampa Bay area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,333
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Hobe Sound Bible College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Hobe Sound, FL
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews

A private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and Christian ministry. The campus is in the small coastal town of Hobe Sound on Florida's Treasure Coast.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,926
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Indian River State College Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 2 application deadline

Indian River State is a public state college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and public safety. The main campus sits in Fort Pierce on Florida's Treasure Coast.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $4,427
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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • | 0 reviews

Keiser is a private university known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and business. The main campus is an urban site in Fort Lauderdale.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 97%
  • Net Price $30,723
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Florida Gateway College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Lake City, FL
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 6 application deadline

Florida Gateway is a public state college known for undergraduate programs in golf course operations, nursing, and natural resources. The campus is in the small North Florida city of Lake City.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,833
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Lake Sumter State College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Leesburg, FL
  • | 0 reviews

Lake-Sumter is a public state college offering associate degrees and bachelor's programs in nursing and business. The main campus is in Leesburg in central Florida, with additional sites nearby.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,552
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Luther Rice College & Seminary Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Lithonia, GA
  • | 0 reviews

Luther Rice is a private Christian college and seminary known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The campus is in Lithonia in metro Atlanta.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 92%
  • Net Price $27,883
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State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota Campus

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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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Miami Dade College Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Miami, FL
  • 3.7 | 3 reviews

Miami Dade is a large public community college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and hospitality management. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in urban Miami-Dade County.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,766
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North Florida College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Madison, FL
  • | 0 reviews

North Florida College is a small public community college offering associate degrees and career-focused undergraduate programs. The campus sits in the rural town of Madison in northern Florida.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.6
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $2,551
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