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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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University of Montevallo
Montevallo, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate53.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate61.7% - View schoolPublicMediumSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate33.6%
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The Catholic University of America
Washington, DCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.5Acceptance Rate82.8% - View schoolPublicSmall
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.3Acceptance Rate52.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Brescia University
Owensboro, KYSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate35.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate72.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Louisburg College
Louisburg, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.3Acceptance Rate55.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Augusta University
Augusta, GASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate62.8%
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