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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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LeTourneau University
Longview, TXSAT Range1130 to 1380ACT Range21 to 30Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate38% - View schoolPublicMedium
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LASAT Range820 to 1000ACT Range15 to 19Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate35.1% - View schoolPublicLarge
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSAT Range1150 to 1320ACT Range21 to 28Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate79.6% - View schoolPublicMedium
College of Charleston
Charleston, SCSAT Range1150 to 1300ACT Range25 to 30Average GPA4.0Acceptance Rate60% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TXSAT Range1000 to 1230ACT Range19 to 27Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate66% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Washington College
Chestertown, MDSAT Range1155 to 1340ACT Range27 to 31Average GPA3.9Acceptance Rate56.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FLSAT Range1040 to 1290ACT Range19 to 28Average GPA3.9Acceptance Rate73.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FLSAT Range1050 to 1200ACT Range20 to 25Average GPA4.1Acceptance Rate63.4% - View schoolPublicLarge
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSAT Range1010 to 1220ACT Range20 to 26Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate69.1% - View schoolPublicMedium
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLSAT Range990 to 1180ACT Range20 to 26Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate58.2%
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