The Most Popular Colleges in America with High Acceptance Rates

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in America that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges.


1,284 results nationwide

Eastern Michigan University
E
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 14,018enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

University of Redlands
R
Redlands, CA

University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,460enrollment
  • $28,157net price
  • 1113-1278SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Hawaii Pacific University
H
Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Private Colleges in Hawaii

  • 4,876enrollment
  • $30,501net price
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 6

Bowling Green State University Main Campus
B
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 16,920enrollment
  • $20,485net price
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Tennessee State University
T
HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 9,218enrollment
  • $11,986net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

Troy University
T
Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 14,156enrollment
  • $13,187net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
N
Greensboro, NC

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,978enrollment
  • $10,979net price
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

University of Mary Washington
M
Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,757enrollment
  • $21,863net price
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Saint Leo University
S
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,242enrollment
  • $20,390net price
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

University of Mary Hardin Baylor
M
Belton, TX

University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,575enrollment
  • $31,197net price
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Central State University
C
HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 5,434enrollment
  • $10,194net price
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA

Bowie State University
B
HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,275enrollment
  • $13,886net price
  • 800-1048SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

Saint Cloud State University
S
Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,420enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 1027-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Creighton University
C
Omaha, NE

Creighton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Nebraska

  • 8,397enrollment
  • $32,877net price
  • 1206-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Johnson & Wales University Providence
J
Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University Providence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,566enrollment
  • $32,801net price
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

SUNY at Purchase College
P
Purchase, NY

SUNY at Purchase College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,182enrollment
  • $19,434net price
  • 1190-1350SAT range
  • 29-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Salisbury University
S
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 7,123enrollment
  • $19,756net price
  • 1180-1320SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
I
Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 25,979enrollment
  • $11,462net price
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15