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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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North Carolina Central University
Durham, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate87% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
The King's University
Southlake, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate60.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.2Acceptance Rate97.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.1Acceptance Rate82.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate66.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate89.5% - View schoolPublicLarge
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate88.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Marymount University
Arlington, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate93.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
United States Sports University
Daphne, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate61.4% - View schoolPublicMedium
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate85.6%
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