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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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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FLSAT Range980 to 1190ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.2Acceptance Rate78.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Thomas University
Thomasville, GASAT Range920 to 1140ACT Range20 to 24Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate38.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MDSAT Range967 to 1362ACT Range25 to 33Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate76.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, ALSAT Range880 to 980ACT Range16 to 21Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate42.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FLSAT Range1160 to 1320ACT Range24 to 29Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate75.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, ALSAT Range1028 to 1195ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate61.7% - View schoolPublicMedium
Murray State University
Murray, KYSAT Range980 to 1170ACT Range19 to 26Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate85.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Barry University
Miami Shores, FLSAT Range910 to 1100ACT Range17 to 23Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate77.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia
Magnolia, ARSAT Range880 to 1090ACT Range17 to 24Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate75.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VASAT Range935 to 1210ACT Range22 to 30Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate77%
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