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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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Centura College, Newport News
Newport News, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate58.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach Campus
Virginia Beach, VASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicSmall
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
Batesville, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Criswell College
Dallas, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicSmall
Clarendon College
Clarendon, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicSmall
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
Mountain Home, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicSmall
Western Texas College
Snyder, TXSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicSmall
Seminole State College
Seminole, OKSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicSmall
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena-West Helena, ARSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublicSmallSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100%
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