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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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Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MDSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
Nossi College of Art & Design
Nashville, TNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate46.3% - View schoolPublicLarge
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate99.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Paris Junior College
Paris, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville
Nashville, TNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.3Acceptance Rate68% - View schoolPublicMedium
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPublicMedium
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DESAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A
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