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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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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Houston, TXSAT Range996 to 1271ACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Southeastern Baptist College
Laurel, MSSAT RangeN/AACT Range5 to 7Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
John A. Gupton College
Nashville, TNSAT RangeN/AACT Range18 to 23Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Beacon College
Leesburg, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate16.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate40.3% - View schoolPublicLarge
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate29.3% - View schoolPublicLarge
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate21.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
AdventHealth University
Orlando, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate22.5% - View schoolPublicSmallSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate28.2%
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Wofford College
Spartanburg, SCSAT Range1210 to 1340ACT Range27 to 31Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate51.9%
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