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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

    Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

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

    College of Biblical Studies

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

    Arlington Baptist University

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

    Amridge University

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

    Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical College

    Miami Beach, FL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  6. Public

    Troy University-Phenix City Campus

    Phenix City, AL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance RateN/A
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  7. Private not-for-profit

    The Crown College

    Powell, TN
    SAT RangeN/A
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    Acceptance RateN/A
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  8. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    The Chicago School-College of Nursing

    Richardson, TX
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance RateN/A
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    Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets

    College Station, TX
    SAT RangeN/A
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    Acceptance RateN/A
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  10. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College

    Wendell, NC
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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