The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the South

Top Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

Getting into a good college doesn't need to be difficult. There are many colleges that are highly rated yet accept most students who apply. These four-year colleges all have acceptance rates over 75%. You will have an easy time getting accepted if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. These are colleges ranked by using the methodology for the CollegeSimply.com Best Colleges rankings.

See also, popular colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in the South.


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Coastal Carolina University
C
Conway, SC

Coastal Carolina University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 10,337enrollment
  • $14,016net price
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

University of South Carolina Upstate
S
Spartanburg, SC
 

University of South Carolina Upstate

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,913enrollment
  • $13,835net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 2.53Avg GPA

Oklahoma Christian University
O
Edmond, OK

Oklahoma Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 2,537enrollment
  • $20,237net price
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Wingate University
W
Wingate, NC

Wingate University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,396enrollment
  • $18,823net price
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

University of the Incarnate Word
T
San Antonio, TX

University of the Incarnate Word

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#22 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 7,305enrollment
  • $20,832net price
  • 910-1133SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

University of Central Arkansas
C
Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 9,913enrollment
  • $15,456net price
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Mississippi University for Women
M
Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,339enrollment
  • $12,691net price
  • 850-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Oral Roberts University
O
Tulsa, OK

Oral Roberts University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 5,051enrollment
  • $22,360net price
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Liberty University
L
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 96,709enrollment
  • $29,913net price
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Texas Woman's University
T
Denton, TX

Texas Woman's University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 15,958enrollment
  • $11,682net price
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Limestone University
L
Gaffney, SC
 

Limestone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,786enrollment
  • $23,478net price
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Faulkner University
F
Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,817enrollment
  • $20,050net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Shepherd University
S
Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,235enrollment
  • $9,827net price
  • 930-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Tarleton State University
T
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,092enrollment
  • $13,755net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Shorter University
S
Rome, GA

Shorter University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,515enrollment
  • $13,490net price
  • 960-1290SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

University of Southern Mississippi
S
Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 13,526enrollment
  • $14,427net price
  • -SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Western Kentucky University
W
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 16,493enrollment
  • $12,625net price
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Memphis
M
Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,917enrollment
  • $13,873net price
  • 930-1230SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1