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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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Ascent College
Gainesville, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Amerion College Huntington
Huntington, WVSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate for-profitMedium
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate74.5% - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
Chancellor Institute
Ft Laurderdale, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate65.2% - View schoolPrivate for-profit
Gemini School of Visual Arts
Austin, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate65.5% - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
Fortis College-Montgomery
Montgomery, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate66.1% - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Houston, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate68.6% - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
Millennia Atlantic University
Doral, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate71.4% - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
FVI School of Nursing and Technology
Miami, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate73.6% - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
Fortis College, Houston
Houston, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate75%
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