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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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Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MSSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A
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Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary
Capitol Heights, MDSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Keiser University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Keiser University - Port St Lucie
Port St Lucie, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Keiser University - Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Keiser University - Lakeland
Lakeland, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Keiser University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPublic
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A
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