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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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Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.9Acceptance Rate67.6% - View schoolPublicMedium
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OKSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.8Acceptance Rate70.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WVSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate50% - View schoolPublicLarge
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate87.5% - View schoolPublicSmall
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OKSAT Range1140 to 1350ACT Range23 to 29Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate97.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate76.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Galveston, TXSAT RangeN/AACT Range22 to 26Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate49.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MDSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.7Acceptance Rate82.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Montreat College
Montreat, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.1Acceptance Rate69.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Webber International University
Babson Park, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate69.4%
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