Southern Union State Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Southern Union, admission is designed to be accessible, so your strategy should shift from getting in to being ready to succeed once you enroll. With a 67% freshman retention rate, use any SAT or ACT prep to strengthen core math and reading skills, even if scores are not required.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Southern Union State Community College facts and stats
Southern Union State Community College enrolls 5,063 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Southern Union reports a 67% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.
Wadley, AL

Unlock your future with Acely
Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.
Key Southern Union State Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 5
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
—
Financial Aid Priority
June 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Southern Union, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you have room to improve. Use the summer before senior year for a superscore-focused retake, since Southern Union’s Regular Decision deadline is August 5 and fall retakes will not arrive in time.
Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at Southern Union State Community College?
Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.
What you'll actually pay
Southern Union is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,870 and out-of-state tuition of $7,740. To be considered for aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

Southern Union’s out-of-state tuition is $7,740, while in-state tuition is $3,870. Room and board is listed at $6,000, so students should add housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses when estimating the full cost. As a public community college, what students actually pay can vary based on location, enrollment level, housing plans, and financial need.
Student life at Southern Union State Community College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
Similar schools
Acceptance rate: 58%
SAT: 830–1033
ACT: 14–19
Faulkner University
Montgomery, ALAcceptance rate: 73.1%
SAT: 950–1130
ACT: 18–21
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALAcceptance rate: 97.5%
SAT: 828–1041
ACT: 15–20
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, ALAcceptance rate: 100%
Ready to fit Southern Union State Community College's core benchmarks?
Start practicing today and track your progress toward a competitive score.