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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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Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.6Acceptance Rate40.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.5Acceptance Rate57.8% - View schoolPublicSmallSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate21.6%
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North American University
Stafford, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate22.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Keiser University - Flagship
West Palm Beach, FLSAT RangeN/AACT Range17 to 23Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate51% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Andrew College
Cuthbert, GASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.6Acceptance Rate45.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Oakwood University
Huntsville, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate45.6% - View schoolPublicMedium
Victoria College
Victoria, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate28.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Lyon College
Batesville, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate62.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TNSAT RangeN/AACT Range16 to 21Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate49.7%
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