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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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Oxford College of Emory University
Oxford, GASAT Range1490 to 1540ACT Range32 to 35Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate12.7% - View schoolPublicLarge
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSAT Range1110 to 1270ACT Range23 to 28Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate72.7% - View schoolPublicLarge
University of Houston
Houston, TXSAT Range1170 to 1330ACT Range23 to 29Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate73.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MDSAT Range1200 to 1440ACT Range25 to 31Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate9.3% - View schoolPublicLarge
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSAT Range1250 to 1400ACT Range28 to 32Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate38.3% - View schoolPublicLarge
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSAT Range1130 to 1320ACT Range24 to 29Average GPA4.1Acceptance Rate43.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
The George Washington University
Washington, DCSAT Range1360 to 1470ACT Range30 to 33Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate47.1% - View schoolPublicLarge
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSAT Range1110 to 1360ACT Range22 to 30Average GPA3.9Acceptance Rate76.6% - View schoolPublicLarge
Louisiana State University A&M College
Baton Rouge, LASAT Range1180 to 1320ACT Range24 to 30Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate73.3% - View schoolPublicSmallSAT Range900 to 1130ACT Range19 to 23Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate36.7%
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