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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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University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSAT Range1210 to 1340ACT Range25 to 29Average GPA4.2Acceptance Rate44.7% - View schoolPublicLarge
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSAT Range1260 to 1380ACT Range26 to 31Average GPA4.1Acceptance Rate45.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Trinity University
San Antonio, TXSAT Range1300 to 1470ACT Range30 to 34Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate25.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VASAT Range1400 to 1530ACT Range32 to 34Average GPA4.4Acceptance Rate34.1% - View schoolPublicLarge
Florida International University
Miami, FLSAT Range1070 to 1250ACT Range21 to 27Average GPA4.1Acceptance Rate54.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VASAT Range1430 to 1540ACT Range33 to 34Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate14% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Spelman College
Atlanta, GASAT Range1128 to 1303ACT Range22 to 29Average GPA3.9Acceptance Rate24.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NCSAT Range1420 to 1500ACT Range32 to 34Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate21.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Howard University
Washington, DCSAT Range1050 to 1250ACT Range22 to 28Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate41.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FLSAT Range1050 to 1170ACT Range20 to 24Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate20.6%
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