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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 Central Texas College
Gainesville, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate91.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate85% - View schoolPublicMedium
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate95.1% - View schoolPublicSmall
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate87% - View schoolPublicMedium
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate90.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MDSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate89.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Richard Bland College of William & Mary
South Prince George, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate89.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MDSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate90.2% - View schoolPublicSmallSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate90%
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Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate90.6%
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