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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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Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASAT RangeN/AACT Range20 to 25Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate93.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TXSAT Range980 to 1195ACT Range18 to 25Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate89.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Bennett College
Greensboro, NCSAT Range820 to 1060ACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate50.7% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OKSAT RangeN/AACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate78.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Tusculum University
Greeneville, TNSAT Range910 to 1110ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.2Acceptance Rate72.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LASAT Range1085 to 1320ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate84.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TXSAT Range793 to 998ACT Range16 to 21Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate85.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LASAT Range930 to 1190ACT Range17 to 23Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate74.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALSAT Range1020 to 1260ACT Range17 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate77.7% - View schoolPublicMedium
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDSAT Range790 to 970ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.2Acceptance Rate75%
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