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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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Reformed University
Lawrenceville, GASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate73.4% - View schoolPublicMedium
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate76.2% - View schoolPublicSmall
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WVSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.9Acceptance Rate95.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate78.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Ecclesia College
Springdale, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate73.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Surry Community College
Dobson, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate76.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Paine College
Augusta, GASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.6Acceptance Rate95.4% - View schoolPublicSmallSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.7Acceptance Rate95.7%
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Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate76.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Brewton-Parker Christian University
Mount Vernon, GASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate96.5%
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