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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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Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate76.3% - View schoolPublicSmall
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate72% - View schoolPublicSmall
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate72.4% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate71.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate75.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KYSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate74% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Allen University
Columbia, SCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate72.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Columbia International University
Columbia, SCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.2Acceptance Rate94.6% - View schoolPublicMedium
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate77.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Cumberland, KYSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate96%
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