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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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Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALSAT Range828 to 1041ACT Range15 to 20Average GPA3.0Acceptance Rate97.5% - View schoolPublicSmall
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KYSAT Range838 to 1040ACT Range14 to 17Average GPA2.9Acceptance Rate96.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TNSAT Range868 to 1068ACT Range16 to 22Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate99.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TNSAT RangeN/AACT Range16 to 21Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GASAT Range885 to 1090ACT Range14 to 23Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate98.1% - View schoolPublicSmall
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WVSAT Range888 to 1130ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate97.3% - View schoolPublicLarge
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Atlanta, GASAT Range760 to 1020ACT Range15 to 21Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate90.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WVSAT Range820 to 1050ACT Range17 to 23Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate98.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VASAT Range900 to 1250ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.2Acceptance Rate96.6% - View schoolPublicSmall
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MDSAT Range920 to 1050ACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate78.7%
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