Lens covers 48 Division II colleges in the Southeast, 20 public and 28 private. They range from Allen University (576 undergraduates) to University of North Georgia (16,146). Acceptance rates run from 29% to 99%, and 43 of the 48 admit at least half of applicants.
Division II colleges compete in NCAA Division II, which offers partial athletic scholarships (Equity in Athletics, 2024–25). In Lens, the Southeast means Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia.
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The 48 Division II colleges in the Southeast
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen University | Columbia, South Carolina | 576 | 73% | $14,304 |
| Augusta University | Augusta, Georgia | 5,613 | 86% | $8,414 in-state · $24,734 out-of-state |
| Barry University | Miami, Florida | 2,212 | 77% | $34,350 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, North Carolina | 1,276 | 75% | $19,500 |
| Benedict College | Columbia, South Carolina | 1,536 | 96% | $17,440 |
| Bowie State University | Bowie, Maryland | 5,043 | 72% | $9,218 in-state · $19,938 out-of-state |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, North Carolina | 1,235 | 75% | $34,300 |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg, South Carolina | 1,706 | 65% | $18,282 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta, Georgia | 3,603 | 64% | $28,310 |
| Columbus State University | Columbus, Georgia | 5,625 | 99% | $5,898 in-state · $17,610 out-of-state |
| Eckerd College | Saint Petersburg, Florida | 1,888 | 76% | $51,884 |
| Edward Waters University | Jacksonville, Florida | 1,087 | 85% | $16,366 |
| Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, North Carolina | 1,975 | 64% | $6,536 in-state · $10,536 out-of-state |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, Florida | 7,860 | 65% | $44,249 |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, North Carolina | 5,762 | 82% | $4,353 in-state · $8,353 out-of-state |
| Flagler College | Saint Augustine, Florida | 2,391 | 81% | $29,900 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, Florida | 3,404 | 58% | $45,900 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, Florida | 2,656 | 64% | $44,040 |
| Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, Georgia | 2,684 | 66% | $5,526 in-state · $16,932 out-of-state |
| Francis Marion University | Florence, South Carolina | 2,628 | 86% | $11,160 in-state · $21,544 out-of-state |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg, Maryland | 2,909 | 89% | $10,220 in-state · $25,814 out-of-state |
| Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville, Georgia | 5,947 | 78% | $9,186 in-state · $29,512 out-of-state |
| Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte, North Carolina | 1,244 | 45% | $21,300 |
| Lander University | Greenwood, South Carolina | 3,397 | 81% | $11,700 in-state · $21,300 out-of-state |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, North Carolina | 1,359 | 85% | $31,900 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, Tennessee | 1,572 | 63% | $26,938 |
| Livingstone College | Salisbury, North Carolina | 924 | 59% | $18,296 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, Florida | 2,859 | 73% | $44,480 |
| Newberry College | Newberry, South Carolina | 1,479 | 90% | $31,100 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 7,240 | 73% | $38,700 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, Florida | 2,603 | 82% | $40,650 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, Florida | 2,631 | 48% | $60,580 |
| Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, Florida | 6,721 | 78% | $30,000 |
| Shaw University | Raleigh, North Carolina | 875 | 80% | $17,538 |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, Florida | 10,572 | 40% | $34,408 |
| Thomas More University | Crestview Hills, Kentucky | 1,293 | 90% | $39,800 |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, Alabama | 2,630 | 49% | $25,386 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, Alabama | 6,591 | 69% | $12,132 in-state · $26,408 out-of-state |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo, Alabama | 2,151 | 54% | $13,948 in-state · $26,968 out-of-state |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, North Carolina | 5,330 | 93% | $3,648 in-state · $7,648 out-of-state |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, Georgia | 16,146 | 68% | $5,285 in-state · $16,503 out-of-state |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise, Virginia | 1,101 | 29% | $11,780 in-state · $28,010 out-of-state |
| University of West Florida | Pensacola, Florida | 9,330 | 58% | $6,360 in-state · $19,241 out-of-state |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta, Georgia | 6,622 | 72% | $6,124 in-state · $17,836 out-of-state |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg, Virginia | 5,074 | 89% | $10,043 in-state · $22,650 out-of-state |
| West Virginia State University | Institute, West Virginia | 1,321 | 96% | $9,570 in-state · $14,990 out-of-state |
| Wingate University | Wingate, North Carolina | 2,668 | 91% | $41,636 |
| Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 4,170 | 78% | $6,126 in-state · $16,782 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Related lists
- Division II Colleges
- Division II Colleges in the Northeast
- Division II Colleges in the Midwest
- Division II Colleges in the South and Southwest
- Division II Colleges on the West Coast
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southeast
- Large Public Universities in the Southeast
- Smaller Public Universities in the Southeast
- Smaller Private Universities in the Southeast
- HBCUs in the Southeast
- Catholic Colleges in the Southeast
- Christian Colleges in the Southeast
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports in the Southeast
FAQ
Which Division II colleges in the Southeast admit at least half of applicants? 43 of the 48: Allen University, Augusta University, Barry University, Belmont Abbey College, Benedict College, Bowie State University, Catawba College, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Columbus State University, Eckerd College, Edward Waters University and 31 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Division II colleges in the Southeast? University of North Georgia is the largest, with 16,146 undergraduates, and Allen University is the smallest, with 576 (fall 2024).
How many Division II colleges in the Southeast are public? 20 of the 48 are public and 28 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.