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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
Florida Academy of NursingDuke UniversityVanderbilt UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityWashington University of Science and Technology
Most accessible South schools
Craven Community CollegeJohn A. Gupton CollegeKentucky Mountain Bible CollegeCriswell CollegeFortis College, Baton Rouge

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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  1. Public
    Medium

    Johnston Community College

    Smithfield, NC
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  2. Public
    Medium

    Itawamba Community College

    Fulton, MS
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate99.7%
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  3. Public
    Medium

    Alvin Community College

    Alvin, TX
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  4. Public
    Medium

    Durham Technical Community College

    Durham, NC
    SAT RangeN/A
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    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  5. Public
    Medium

    College of the Mainland

    Texas City, TX
    SAT RangeN/A
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    Acceptance RateN/A
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  6. Public
    Medium

    Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  7. Public
    Medium

    Southern Union State Community College

    Wadley, AL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  8. Public
    Medium

    San Jacinto College North Campus

    Houston, TX
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance RateN/A
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  9. Public
    Medium

    Owensboro Community and Technical College

    Owensboro, KY
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  10. Public
    Medium

    Jones County Junior College

    Ellisville, MS
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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