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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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Albany State University
Albany, GASAT Range740 to 900ACT Range15 to 18Average GPA2.8Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
LeMoyne-Owen College
Memphis, TNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.5Acceptance Rate99.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.1Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Gateway Community and Technical College
Florence, KYSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.9Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.4Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.0Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MDSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.2Acceptance RateN/A - View schoolPublicLarge
South Texas College
McAllen, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Dalton State College
Dalton, GASAT RangeN/AACT Range17 to 22Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate100%
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