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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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Luther Rice College & Seminary
Lithonia, GASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate91.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Herzing University, New Orleans
Metairie, LASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate92% - View schoolPublicMedium
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate93.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
St. John Vianney College Seminary
Miami, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate92.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Rappahannock Community College
Glenns, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate94.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate97.4% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Herzing University-Nashville
Nashville, TNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate92.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Herzing University, Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate93.3% - View schoolPublicSmall
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate94.3%
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