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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
- View schoolPublicSmallSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate23.7%
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Hillsborough College
Tampa, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate24% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.9Acceptance Rate45.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MDSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate11% - View schoolPublicMedium
Jackson State University
Jackson, MSSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.5Acceptance Rate48.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate12.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Jones Technical Institute
Jacksonville, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate17.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Messenger College
Bedford, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate37.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate39.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate41.4%
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