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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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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSAT Range1150 to 1335ACT Range22 to 27Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate88.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LASAT Range930 to 1130ACT Range19 to 24Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate69% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Union University
Jackson, TNSAT Range1170 to 1370ACT Range22 to 30Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate60.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MDSAT Range1210 to 1370ACT Range28 to 32Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate75.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Wesleyan College
Macon, GASAT Range968 to 1116ACT Range20 to 24Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate59.1% - View schoolPublicLarge
Towson University
Towson, MDSAT Range950 to 1230ACT Range19 to 27Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate82% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TNSAT Range1010 to 1200ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate62.6% - View schoolPublicLarge
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GASAT Range970 to 1140ACT Range18 to 23Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate87.9% - View schoolPublicLarge
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSAT Range990 to 1200ACT Range19 to 25Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate89.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TNSAT Range1120 to 1370ACT Range21 to 29Average GPA3.9Acceptance Rate67.7%
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