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South colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements
SAT and ACT score ranges, acceptance rates, and admissions data for South colleges in one place.
South admissions at a glance
Number of schools1,386
Average acceptance rate82.1%
Average SAT range1022–1219
Average ACT range20–26
Most selective South schools
Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across South colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.
Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026
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Mercer University
Macon, GASAT Range1170 to 1330ACT Range25 to 31Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate68.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Hendrix College
Conway, ARSAT Range1123 to 1348ACT Range23 to 31Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate55.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Hampton University
Hampton, VASAT Range789 to 1090ACT Range15 to 22Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate62.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Brevard College
Brevard, NCSAT Range965 to 1155ACT Range16 to 26Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate42.2% - View schoolPublicLarge
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSAT Range990 to 1220ACT Range19 to 27Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate72.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
St. John's College, Annapolis
Annapolis, MDSAT Range1288 to 1423ACT Range27 to 32Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate55.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FLSAT Range1130 to 1310ACT Range23 to 28Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate57.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Elon University
Elon, NCSAT Range1130 to 1320ACT Range24 to 30Average GPA3.9Acceptance Rate66.3% - View schoolPublicSmall
Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FLSAT Range1170 to 1340ACT Range21 to 26Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate34.8% - View schoolPublicLarge
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSAT Range1010 to 1210ACT Range20 to 26Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate85.1%
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