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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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Spalding University
Louisville, KYSAT Range858 to 1105ACT Range15 to 22Average GPA3.9Acceptance Rate99.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MSSAT RangeN/AACT Range13 to 17Average GPA2.9Acceptance Rate92.4% - View schoolPublicMedium
Cameron University
Lawton, OKSAT RangeN/AACT Range15 to 20Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Life University
Marietta, GASAT Range935 to 1133ACT Range17 to 20Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate93% - View schoolPublicSmall
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TXSAT Range930 to 1100ACT Range15 to 24Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Trinity College of Florida
Trinity, FLSAT Range780 to 1150ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate91.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Columbus State University
Columbus, GASAT Range800 to 1030ACT Range16 to 22Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate99.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
West Virginia State University
Institute, WVSAT Range840 to 1065ACT Range15 to 20Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate96% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Spring Hill College
Mobile, ALSAT Range870 to 1150ACT Range19 to 24Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate74.7% - View schoolPublicMedium
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.1Acceptance Rate100%
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