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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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Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MSSAT Range1040 to 1140ACT Range19 to 24Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate88.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Newberry College
Newberry, SCSAT Range928 to 1103ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate90.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FLSAT Range930 to 1200ACT Range17 to 23Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate64.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
Rogers State University
Claremore, OKSAT Range770 to 1000ACT Range17 to 23Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate66.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Midway University
Midway, KYSAT Range1120 to 1190ACT Range20 to 25Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate95.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GASAT Range860 to 1100ACT Range16 to 24Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate95.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TXSAT Range890 to 1080ACT Range16 to 22Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate90.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LASAT Range870 to 1150ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate92.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSAT Range990 to 1050ACT Range18 to 23Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate74.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KYSAT RangeN/AACT Range17 to 23Average GPA3.3Acceptance RateN/A
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