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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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Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate53.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
St. Johns River State College
Palatka, FLSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MSSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, ALSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPublicMedium
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TNSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
San Jacinto College South Campus
Houston, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
Pineville, KYSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMedium
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicMediumSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100%
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