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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
Florida Academy of NursingDuke UniversityVanderbilt UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityWashington University of Science and Technology
Most accessible South schools
Craven Community CollegeJohn A. Gupton CollegeKentucky Mountain Bible CollegeCriswell CollegeFortis College, Baton Rouge

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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  1. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Tulane School of Professional Advancement

    New Orleans, LA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance RateN/A
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  2. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Remington College-Shreveport Campus

    Shreveport, LA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  3. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Remington College-Mobile Campus

    Mobile, AL
    SAT RangeN/A
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    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  4. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Remington College-Memphis Campus

    Memphis, TN
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  5. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Remington College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA
    SAT RangeN/A
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    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  6. Public
    Small

    Reid State Technical College

    Evergreen, AL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  7. Public
    Small

    Pamlico Community College

    Grantsboro, NC
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  8. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Jacksonville College

    Jacksonville, TX
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  9. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    ECPI University, Newport News

    Newport News, VA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance RateN/A
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  10. Public
    Small

    Denmark Technical College

    Denmark, SC
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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