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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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Ashland Community and Technical College
Ashland, KYSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate64.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KYSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate74% - View schoolPublicMedium
Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate74.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
Redlands Community College
El Reno, OKSAT RangeN/AACT Range16 to 21Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate65.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Odessa College
Odessa, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate72.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.7Acceptance Rate85.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate68.4% - View schoolPublicSmall
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate94.2% - View schoolPublicSmall
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OKSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate65.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Talladega College
Talladega, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.4Acceptance Rate85.4%
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