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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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Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LASAT Range1088 to 1280ACT Range20 to 27Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate90.7% - View schoolPublicSmall
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, ARSAT Range903 to 1073ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate81.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, ARSAT Range960 to 1170ACT Range16 to 21Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate83.4% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FLSAT Range980 to 1210ACT Range18 to 26Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate82% - View schoolPublicSmall
Concord University
Athens, WVSAT Range890 to 1070ACT Range17 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate92.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KYSAT Range970 to 1100ACT Range18 to 23Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate91.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TXSAT Range1010 to 1190ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate91.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TXSAT Range775 to 886ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate84.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
William Peace University
Raleigh, NCSAT Range1095 to 1205ACT Range22 to 27Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate94.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TNSAT RangeN/AACT Range19 to 25Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate88.2%
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