Lens covers 44 suburban colleges in the Southeast, 21 public and 23 private. They range from Livingstone College (924 undergraduates) to University of Central Florida (59,146). Acceptance rates run from 9% to 98%, and 34 of the 44 admit at least half of applicants.
Suburban colleges are in the suburbs of a city (NCES locale). 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 44 suburban colleges in the Southeast
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry University | Miami, Florida | 2,212 | 77% | $34,350 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, North Carolina | 1,276 | 75% | $19,500 |
| Berry College | Mount Berry, Georgia | 2,245 | 64% | $41,686 |
| Bowie State University | Bowie, Maryland | 5,043 | 72% | $9,218 in-state · $19,938 out-of-state |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, Virginia | 1,400 | 92% | $16,090 |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, North Carolina | 1,235 | 75% | $34,300 |
| Clemson University | Clemson, South Carolina | 23,300 | 38% | $15,554 in-state · $40,866 out-of-state |
| Davidson College | Davidson, North Carolina | 1,867 | 13% | $64,410 |
| Elon University | Elon, North Carolina | 6,452 | 66% | $46,958 |
| Flagler College | Saint Augustine, Florida | 2,391 | 81% | $29,900 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, Florida | 13,874 | 63% | $6,118 in-state · $25,162 out-of-state |
| Florida International University | Miami, Florida | 39,508 | 55% | $6,565 in-state · $18,964 out-of-state |
| Florida Memorial University | Miami Gardens, Florida | 1,183 | 85% | $20,174 |
| Furman University | Greenville, South Carolina | 2,379 | 43% | $59,770 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, Virginia | 27,752 | 87% | $14,220 in-state · $38,688 out-of-state |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, Georgia | 11,344 | 96% | $4,532 in-state · $13,844 out-of-state |
| Hampton University | Hampton, Virginia | 3,727 | 62% | $30,592 |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, Alabama | 7,036 | 78% | $12,894 in-state · $23,334 out-of-state |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, Georgia | 41,254 | 69% | $5,808 in-state · $17,736 out-of-state |
| Livingstone College | Salisbury, North Carolina | 924 | 59% | $18,296 |
| Maryville College | Maryville, Tennessee | 1,005 | 61% | $39,284 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, Kentucky | 8,246 | 68% | $11,088 in-state · $21,912 out-of-state |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 7,240 | 73% | $38,700 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, Virginia | 1,639 | 87% | $49,466 |
| Roanoke College | Salem, Virginia | 1,767 | 83% | $38,068 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, Florida | 2,631 | 48% | $60,580 |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury, Maryland | 6,057 | 87% | $11,084 in-state · $22,174 out-of-state |
| Samford University | Birmingham, Alabama | 4,206 | 82% | $40,150 |
| St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens, Florida | 2,214 | 98% | $34,770 |
| Stevenson University | Owings Mills, Maryland | 3,102 | 79% | $40,560 |
| Thomas More University | Crestview Hills, Kentucky | 1,293 | 90% | $39,800 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, Maryland | 4,474 | 9% | – |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, Florida | 59,146 | 40% | $6,368 in-state · $22,467 out-of-state |
| University of Delaware | Newark, Delaware | 19,071 | 71% | $16,810 in-state · $41,400 out-of-state |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, Virginia | 3,566 | 80% | $14,640 in-state · $27,560 out-of-state |
| University of Maryland–Baltimore County | Baltimore, Maryland | 10,701 | 72% | $13,256 in-state · $31,275 out-of-state |
| University of Maryland–College Park | College Park, Maryland | 30,760 | 45% | $11,809 in-state · $41,186 out-of-state |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, Florida | 12,913 | 19% | $62,616 |
| University of South Carolina–Upstate | Spartanburg, South Carolina | 4,038 | 67% | $11,588 in-state · $23,090 out-of-state |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, Virginia | 17,597 | 17% | $21,803 in-state · $59,512 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 |
| William & Mary | Williamsburg, Virginia | 7,055 | 34% | $25,914 in-state · $51,038 out-of-state |
| Wingate University | Wingate, North Carolina | 2,668 | 91% | $41,636 |
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
- Suburban Colleges
- Suburban Colleges in the Northeast
- Suburban Colleges in the Midwest
- Suburban 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 suburban colleges in the Southeast admit at least half of applicants? 34 of the 44: Barry University, Belmont Abbey College, Berry College, Bowie State University, Bridgewater College, Catawba College, Elon University, Flagler College, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida Memorial University, George Mason University and 22 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest suburban colleges in the Southeast? University of Central Florida is the largest, with 59,146 undergraduates, and Livingstone College is the smallest, with 924 (fall 2024).
How many suburban colleges in the Southeast are public? 21 of the 44 are public and 23 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.