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

Nova Southeastern University
N
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 20,948enrollment
  • $29,589net price
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

Illinois State University
I
Normal, IL

Illinois State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 20,683enrollment
  • $20,551net price
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Virginia Commonwealth University
V
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

Wayne State University
W
Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 23,630enrollment
  • $15,347net price
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Belmont University
B
Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

University of Denver
D
Denver, CO

University of Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Colorado

  • 13,734enrollment
  • $42,423net price
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Mississippi State University
M
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Value Colleges in Mississippi

  • 22,649enrollment
  • $15,364net price
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Northern Arizona University
N
Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 28,086enrollment
  • $17,115net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,632enrollment
  • $11,826net price
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

University of Louisville
L
Louisville, KY

University of Louisville

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 22,017enrollment
  • $19,327net price
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

California State University East Bay
C
Hayward, CA

California State University East Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 13,673enrollment
  • $11,464net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Oct 1

University of Nevada Las Vegas
N
Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 30,660enrollment
  • $13,159net price
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

St John's University New York
S
Queens, NY

St John's University New York

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#40 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 19,663enrollment
  • $26,052net price
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Central Michigan University
C
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 14,557enrollment
  • $15,605net price
  • 980-1220SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 11,893enrollment
  • $15,625net price
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Mississippi
M
University, MS

University of Mississippi

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Mississippi

  • 22,300enrollment
  • $14,289net price
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Kean University
K
Union, NJ

Kean University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 12,884enrollment
  • $10,747net price
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15