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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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Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OKSAT Range1045 to 1270ACT Range18 to 26Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate98.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OKSAT Range1020 to 1240ACT Range19 to 26Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate96.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Radford University
Radford, VASAT Range930 to 1170ACT Range19 to 26Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate89.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASAT Range840 to 1040ACT Range16 to 22Average GPA2.9Acceptance Rate87.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OKSAT RangeN/AACT Range17 to 23Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate99.4% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Flagler College
St. Augustine, FLSAT Range960 to 1180ACT Range19 to 25Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate80.8% - View schoolPublicLarge
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TXSAT Range1070 to 1210ACT Range22 to 27Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Alexandria, LASAT Range910 to 1110ACT Range17 to 22Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate92.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSAT Range950 to 1180ACT Range17 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate96.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Central Baptist College
Conway, ARSAT Range841 to 1083ACT Range17 to 23Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate63.5%
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