Southeast Region
Southeast Colleges & Universities
The Southeast combines Southern hospitality with top-tier research universities and a growing tech sector, offering excellent value and vibrant campus life.
247
Total Colleges
12
States
Explore by State
Top Southeast Colleges
Leading universities across the Southeast, sorted by selectivity.
Fairfax, VA•Private
1%
Acceptance Rate$10,128/yr
N/A
38%
"Fairfax University of America is located in Fairfax, VA."
Lauderhill, FL•Private
22%
Acceptance Rate$7,200/yr
N/A
100%
"University of Fort Lauderdale is located in Lauderhill, FL."
Arlington, VA•Private
33%
Acceptance Rate$14,392/yr
N/A
25%
"DeVry University-Virginia is located in Arlington, VA."
Miramar, FL•Private
33%
Acceptance Rate$14,392/yr
N/A
25%
"DeVry University-Florida is located in Miramar, FL."
Orlando, FL•Private
34%
Acceptance Rate$19,440/yr
N/A
52%
"AdventHealth University is located in Orlando, FL."
Shreveport, LA•Public
34%
Acceptance Rate$8,992/yr
1010-1210
100%
"Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is located in Shreveport, LA."
Little Rock, AR•Public
40%
Acceptance Rate$7,068/yr
N/A
82%
"University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is located in Little Rock, AR."
West Palm Beach, FL•Private
47%
Acceptance Rate$18,408/yr
N/A
44%
"HCI College is located in West Palm Beach, FL."
Winter Park, FL•Private
48%
Acceptance Rate$26,307/yr
N/A
52%
"Full Sail University is located in Winter Park, FL."
Dayton, TN•Private
51%
Acceptance Rate$25,850/yr
1020-1250
61%
"Bryan College-Dayton is located in Dayton, TN."
Savannah, GA•Public
54%
Acceptance Rate$16,080/yr
840-1040
27%
"Savannah State University is located in Savannah, GA."
Miami, FL•Private
56%
Acceptance Rate$12,852/yr
N/A
70%
"Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami is located in Miami, FL."
Birmingham, AL•Private
57%
Acceptance Rate$34,000/yr
1150-1340
73%
"Birmingham-Southern College is located in Birmingham, AL."
Orlando, FL•Private
58%
Acceptance Rate$12,870/yr
N/A
38%
"Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is located in Orlando, FL."
Fort Pierce, FL•Private
58%
Acceptance Rate$8,325/yr
N/A
41%
"Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is located in Fort Pierce, FL."
Jackson, TN•Private
59%
Acceptance Rate$16,880/yr
880-1060
44%
"Faith-driven HBCU in Tennessee delivering personal liberal arts education amid a supportive small-town community."
Fort Myers, FL•Private
62%
Acceptance Rate$15,000/yr
870-1060
30%
"Hodges University is located in Fort Myers, FL."
Fairfield, AL•Private
62%
Acceptance Rate$18,734/yr
N/A
29%
"Miles College is located in Fairfield, AL."
Denmark, SC•Private
63%
Acceptance Rate$18,976/yr
860-1030
19%
"Voorhees University is located in Denmark, SC."
Durham, NC•Private
64%
Acceptance Rate$20,556/yr
N/A
84%
"Watts School of Nursing is located in Durham, NC."
Frequently Asked Questions About Southeast Colleges
Southeast colleges are known for their distinctive characteristics, academic traditions, and campus cultures. The region offers diverse educational experiences, from historic institutions to modern research universities, each with unique strengths in various academic disciplines.
The Southeast is home to many top-ranked colleges and universities. The best choice depends on your academic interests, career goals, preferred campus size, and budget. Consider factors like program strength, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes when evaluating schools.