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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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Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.8Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Welch College
Gallatin, TNSAT RangeN/AACT Range17 to 25Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.1Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Texas College
Tyler, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.9Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
Decatur, GASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.0Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Bay Atlantic University
Washington, DCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.1Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmallSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.0Acceptance Rate100%
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Carolina Christian College
Winston Salem, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.6Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Williamson College
Franklin, TNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Selma University
Selma, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.1Acceptance Rate100%
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