School explorer
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
- View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KYSAT Range993 to 1178ACT Range19 to 27Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate55.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSAT Range940 to 1130ACT Range18 to 25Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate93.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSAT Range1130 to 1280ACT Range24 to 29Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate56.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SCSAT Range1090 to 1228ACT Range20 to 28Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate66.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Bethel University, Tennessee
McKenzie, TNSAT Range928 to 1130ACT Range15 to 21Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate60.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Averett University
Danville, VASAT Range850 to 1170ACT Range15 to 28Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate56.6% - View schoolPublicMedium
East Central University
Ada, OKSAT Range908 to 1140ACT Range17 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate58.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Dillard University
New Orleans, LASAT Range980 to 1163ACT Range18 to 22Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate73.7% - View schoolPublicSmall
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MDSAT Range1163 to 1320ACT Range26 to 31Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate68.6% - View schoolPublicMedium
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TXSAT Range920 to 1140ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate75%
Explore more colleges
Your college list doesn’t have to stop here. Explore colleges by conference, state, or region to compare options, uncover new possibilities, and find more schools that could be a great fit.
