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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

    Columbus Technical College

    Columbus, GA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  2. Public
    Medium

    Southwest Virginia Community College

    Cedar Bluff, VA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate99.7%
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  3. Public
    Medium

    Snead State Community College

    Boaz, AL
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  4. Public
    Medium

    Nunez Community College

    Chalmette, LA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance RateN/A
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  5. Public
    Medium

    North Georgia Technical College

    Clarkesville, GA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  6. Public
    Medium

    Galveston College

    Galveston, TX
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate99.9%
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  7. Public
    Medium

    Fletcher Technical Community College

    Schriever, LA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  8. Public
    Medium

    East Central Community College

    Decatur, MS
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  9. Public
    Medium

    Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  10. Public
    Medium

    Wilkes Community College

    Wilkesboro, NC
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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