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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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Gallaudet University
Washington, DCSAT Range798 to 990ACT Range14 to 17Acceptance Rate58.1%SAT Range798 to 990ACT Range14 to 17Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate58.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
University of Dallas
Irving, TXSAT Range1140 to 1350ACT Range22 to 29Acceptance Rate53.4%SAT Range1140 to 1350ACT Range22 to 29Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate53.4% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FLSAT Range1180 to 1350ACT Range24 to 30Acceptance Rate64.8%SAT Range1180 to 1350ACT Range24 to 30Average GPA4.0Acceptance Rate64.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TXSAT Range838 to 1000ACT RangeN/AAcceptance Rate56%SAT Range838 to 1000ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate56% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Rust College
Holly Springs, MSSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAcceptance Rate48.7%SAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.7Acceptance Rate48.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
McMurry University
Abilene, TXSAT Range950 to 1160ACT Range18 to 24Acceptance Rate57%SAT Range950 to 1160ACT Range18 to 24Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate57% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LASAT Range1053 to 1185ACT Range20 to 25Acceptance Rate55.7%SAT Range1053 to 1185ACT Range20 to 25Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate55.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Anderson University
Anderson, SCSAT Range1110 to 1270ACT Range22 to 29Acceptance Rate54.7%SAT Range1110 to 1270ACT Range22 to 29Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate54.7% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
American University
Washington, DCSAT Range1300 to 1430ACT Range29 to 32Acceptance Rate61.9%SAT Range1300 to 1430ACT Range29 to 32Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate61.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GASAT Range1160 to 1340ACT Range25 to 31Acceptance Rate62.2%SAT Range1160 to 1340ACT Range25 to 31Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate62.2%
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