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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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Herzing University, Atlanta
Atlanta, GASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate93.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Prestonsburg, KYSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate96% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Herzing University Orlando
Winter Park, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate94.2% - View schoolPublicSmall
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate95.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate97.4% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate95.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmallSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate97%
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Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College
Baltimore, MDSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate98% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitLarge
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate99% - View schoolPublicLarge
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A
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