Colleges With a 100% Acceptance Rate
Some colleges report admitting 100% of applicants, and many more have open admission, meaning anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent can enroll. A 100% rate describes last year's applicants, not a promise for yours, and individual programs can still be selective.
Find 100% acceptance and open-admission colleges
Note: Open admission means the school admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs (e.g., nursing, engineering) have extra requirements. Check the school's admissions page.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2024–25. Retrieved 2026-10-29. Figures are school-wide averages and may be out of date.
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What does a 100% acceptance rate mean?
It means every applicant who completed an application in the reporting year was admitted. Schools with small or self-selecting applicant pools sometimes reach 100% even without a formal open-admission policy.
Is 100% acceptance the same as open admission?
Not exactly. Open admission is a policy: the school admits anyone who meets a basic requirement, usually a diploma or GED. A 100% rate is a result. Many open-admission schools do not report an acceptance rate at all, so the finder includes both.
Schools that reported a 100% acceptance rate
Schools whose most recent reported admission rate was 100%, with 300+ undergraduates, largest first. Including open-admission schools, 1,415 schools nationwide admit everyone or nearly everyone who qualifies.
| School | Location | Admission | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median earnings | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach University | Oakland, CA | 100% accepted | $12,374 | – | – | Private nonprofit |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | Killeen, TX | 100% accepted | $7,383 | 64% | $57,267 | Public |
| Delta State University | Cleveland, MS | 100% accepted | $8,605 | 54% | $47,248 | Public |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | 100% accepted | $26,733 | – | $38,251 | Private for-profit |
| Chamberlain University-New Jersey | North Brunswick, NJ | 100% accepted | $20,845 | 74% | $97,262 | Private for-profit |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 100% accepted | $24,600 | 34% | $38,251 | Private for-profit |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | Addison, TX | 100% accepted | $14,520 | – | $59,305 | Private nonprofit |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | Tempe, AZ | 100% accepted | $26,733 | 60% | $38,251 | Private for-profit |
| Universidad Adventista de las Antillas | Mayaguez, PR | 100% accepted | $8,350 | 47% | $37,996 | Private nonprofit |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg, VA | 100% accepted | $45,650 | 66% | $60,150 | Private nonprofit |
| Albizu University-San Juan | San Juan, PR | 100% accepted | $8,505 | 66% | $60,661 | Private nonprofit |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | Jefferson, LA | 100% accepted | $20,845 | – | $97,262 | Private for-profit |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield | Southfield, MI | 100% accepted | $25,667 | – | $38,251 | Private for-profit |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas | Dallas, TX | 100% accepted | $24,600 | – | $38,251 | Private for-profit |
| Baptist Health System School of Health Professions | San Antonio, TX | 100% accepted | $13,760 | 87% | $79,194 | Private for-profit |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 100% accepted | $25,933 | – | $38,251 | Private for-profit |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex | Milwaukee, WI | 100% accepted | – | 35% | $62,480 | Public |
| Cox College | Springfield, MO | 100% accepted | $14,822 | 76% | $79,386 | Private nonprofit |
| DeVry University-Georgia | Decatur, GA | 100% accepted | $15,992 | 21% | $63,172 | Private for-profit |
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2024–25.
Are 100% acceptance colleges any good?
Quality varies widely. Some are respected public and private colleges; others have low graduation rates. Compare graduation rate, median earnings and net price before you decide.
Do I still need to apply?
Yes. You still submit an application, transcripts and sometimes placement tests. Deadlines and program limits still apply, so apply early.
Frequently asked questions
Which colleges have a 100% acceptance rate?
The list above shows schools that reported admitting all applicants in the latest College Scorecard data. Use the finder to add open-admission schools and filter by state.
Can I get rejected from a 100% acceptance college?
It is possible. Rates change each year, and you must still meet basic requirements such as a diploma. Some programs inside the school are selective.
Do 100% acceptance colleges offer financial aid?
Most accredited schools in this data take part in federal aid. Fill out the FAFSA and check each school's net price.
Is a 100% acceptance rate a red flag?
Not by itself. Look at outcomes: graduation rate and earnings tell you more about a school than how many people it admits.
Why does a school show "Not reported"?
Many open-admission schools do not report an admission rate because they do not select students. The finder labels them as open admission instead.
Also see: colleges that accept a 2.0 gpa, colleges that accept a 2.5 gpa, colleges for a 3.0 gpa, easiest colleges to get into, open-admission colleges.
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