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    Top Colleges in the South

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
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    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a content editor and writer at Scholarships360. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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    Posted: November 20th, 2023

    Considering colleges in the south? The Southern US is home to a long list of world-class institutions, including Vanderbilt, Duke, and many more. Scroll down to compare your Southern college options by size, affordability, admissions rate, graduation rate, and more:

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    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

    Atlanta, GA • Public, City

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    Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a top-ranked public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, known for its strong engineering, computing, and business programs. With a vibrant…Read More

    Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is…Read More

    17% acceptance
    93% graduation rate
    17,379 undergrads
    $14,588 net price
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    University of Florida

    Gainesville, FL • Public, City

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    Located in Gainesville, Florida, UF is the school where Gatorade was invented. The university excels in research and athletics, with notable alumni including Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and actress…Read More

    Located in Gainesville, Florida, UF is the school where Gatorade…Read More

    23% acceptance
    90% graduation rate
    33,673 undergrads
    $6,275 net price
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    Rice University

    Houston, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    Rice University, situated in Houston, Texas, is a private research university known for its small class sizes and strong programs in science, engineering, and business. The university's campus features the…Read More

    Rice University, situated in Houston, Texas, is a private research…Read More

    9% acceptance
    94% graduation rate
    4,480 undergrads
    $15,091 net price

    University of Virginia-Main Campus

    Charlottesville, VA • Public, Suburb

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    Founded by Thomas Jefferson, UVA is known for its historic campus and strong programs in law, business, and the humanities. The Rotunda, designed by Jefferson, is a UNESCO World Heritage…Read More

    Founded by Thomas Jefferson, UVA is known for its historic…Read More

    19% acceptance
    95% graduation rate
    17,103 undergrads
    $23,101 net price
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    Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, TN • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University is known for its strong programs in law, medicine, and education. The university emphasizes research and interdisciplinary studies, and notable alumni include Al Gore…Read More

    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University is known for its…Read More

    7% acceptance
    93% graduation rate
    7,144 undergrads
    $20,917 net price
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    Duke University

    Durham, NC • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    Did you know that Duke University is home to the largest lemur sanctuary in the world? What's more, Tim Cook, Mike Posner, and Ken Jeong all graduated from the school.…Read More

    Did you know that Duke University is home to the…Read More

    6% acceptance
    97% graduation rate
    6,570 undergrads
    $30,785 net price
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    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, NC • Public, City, Need-Blind

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    UNC, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the oldest public university in the United States. Known for its strong programs in public health and journalism, the university boasts notable…Read More

    UNC, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the oldest…Read More

    17% acceptance
    91% graduation rate
    19,921 undergrads
    $12,414 net price
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    Davidson College

    Davidson, NC • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb, Need-Blind

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    With programs like Wildcat Weekend and Davidson Outdoors, Davidson has a thriving student life and rigorous liberal arts academics. Notable alumni include Woodrow Wilson and Steph Curry.

    With programs like Wildcat Weekend and Davidson Outdoors, Davidson has…Read More

    17% acceptance
    92% graduation rate
    1,922 undergrads
    $20,035 net price

    Washington and Lee University

    Lexington, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Town

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    Washington and Lee University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Lexington, Virginia. There are currently 1,861 undergraduates at Washington and Lee and the school’s acceptance rate is 17%.…Read More

    Washington and Lee University is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More

    17% acceptance
    95% graduation rate
    1,861 undergrads
    $29,479 net price
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    William & Mary

    Williamsburg, VA • Public, Suburb

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    The College of William and Mary, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the second oldest institution of higher education in the United States. It is known for its rigorous academics, strong…Read More

    The College of William and Mary, located in Williamsburg, Virginia,…Read More

    34% acceptance
    91% graduation rate
    6,778 undergrads
    $19,442 net price
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    The University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, TX • Public, City

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    The University of Texas at Austin is a public 4-year college located in Austin, Texas. There are currently 40,980 undergraduates at UT Austin and the school’s acceptance rate is 31%.…Read More

    The University of Texas at Austin is a public 4-year…Read More

    31% acceptance
    88% graduation rate
    40,980 undergrads
    $18,850 net price
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    Emory University

    Atlanta, GA • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, shares space with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and offers students unique access to healthcare and public health resources. Notable alumni…Read More

    Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, shares space with the…Read More

    11% acceptance
    90% graduation rate
    7,017 undergrads
    $24,142 net price
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    University of Georgia

    Athens, GA • Public, City

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    University of Georgia is a public 4-year college located in Athens, Georgia. There are currently 30,566 undergraduates at Georgia and the school’s acceptance rate is 43%. The tuition at Georgia…Read More

    University of Georgia is a public 4-year college located in…Read More

    43% acceptance
    88% graduation rate
    30,566 undergrads
    $15,117 net price
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    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    Blacksburg, VA • Public, City

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    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public 4-year college located in Blacksburg, Virginia. There are currently 30,339 undergraduates at Virginia Tech and the school’s acceptance rate is 57%.…Read More

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public 4-year…Read More

    57% acceptance
    86% graduation rate
    30,339 undergrads
    $20,292 net price
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    Florida State University

    Tallahassee, FL • Public, City

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    Did you know Florida State University in Tallahassee is home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world? Established in 1851, FSU…Read More

    Did you know Florida State University in Tallahassee is home…Read More

    25% acceptance
    85% graduation rate
    32,691 undergrads
    $6,450 net price
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    Wake Forest University

    Winston-Salem, NC • Private, Non-Profit, City

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    With an impressively low student:faculty ratio, students receive individualized attention and mentorship from their professors at Wake Forest in NC. Wake Forest's beautiful campus features Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda Village,…Read More

    With an impressively low student:faculty ratio, students receive individualized attention…Read More

    21% acceptance
    90% graduation rate
    5,446 undergrads
    $34,720 net price
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    North Carolina State University at Raleigh

    Raleigh, NC • Public, City

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    North Carolina State University, situated in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a leading public research university known for its strengths in engineering, agriculture, and veterinary medicine. NCSU is part of the…Read More

    North Carolina State University, situated in Raleigh, North Carolina, is…Read More

    47% acceptance
    85% graduation rate
    25,109 undergrads
    $16,563 net price
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    University of Richmond

    University of Richmond, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    University of Richmond is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in University of Richmond, Virginia. There are currently 3,069 undergraduates at Richmond and the school’s acceptance rate is 24%. The…Read More

    University of Richmond is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More

    24% acceptance
    88% graduation rate
    3,069 undergrads
    $28,649 net price
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    Clemson University

    Clemson, SC • Public, Suburb

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    Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina, Clemson University is known for its strong engineering and agricultural programs. The university is home to the Clemson…Read More

    Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in…Read More

    43% acceptance
    85% graduation rate
    22,467 undergrads
    $22,433 net price
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    Texas A & M University-College Station

    College Station, TX • Public, City

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    Texas A & M University-College Station is a public 4-year college located in College Station, Texas. There are currently 56,792 undergraduates at Texas A&M and the school’s acceptance rate is…Read More

    Texas A & M University-College Station is a public 4-year…Read More

    63% acceptance
    84% graduation rate
    56,792 undergrads
    $20,257 net price
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