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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

    Dallas International University

    Dallas, TX
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    Columbia College - Redstone Arsenal

    Redstone Arsenal, AL
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  3. Private not-for-profit

    Columbia College - NAS Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, FL
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    Columbia College - Fort Worth

    Fort Worth, TX
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    Columbia College - Fort Stewart

    Fort Stewart, GA
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    Columbia College - Fort Sill

    Fort Sill, OK
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  7. Private not-for-profit
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    College of Athens

    Athens, GA
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    Acceptance Rate100%
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    Casa Loma College - Nashville

    Nashville, TN
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    Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton Campus

    Hampton, VA
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    Bridges Christian College

    New Orleans, LA
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    Acceptance Rate100%
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