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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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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MDSAT Range1250 to 1400ACT Range25 to 31Acceptance Rate72.4%SAT Range1250 to 1400ACT Range25 to 31Average GPA4.1Acceptance Rate72.4% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSAT Range1190 to 1430ACT Range23 to 30Acceptance Rate88.2%SAT Range1190 to 1430ACT Range23 to 30Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate88.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, ARSAT Range1040 to 1120ACT Range20 to 25Acceptance Rate59.5%SAT Range1040 to 1120ACT Range20 to 25Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate59.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLSAT Range1070 to 1260ACT Range19 to 25Acceptance Rate53.2%SAT Range1070 to 1260ACT Range19 to 25Average GPA4.1Acceptance Rate53.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitLarge
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GASAT Range1060 to 1280ACT Range21 to 28Acceptance Rate83%SAT Range1060 to 1280ACT Range21 to 28Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate83% - View schoolPublicLarge
University of Mississippi
University, MSSAT Range1000 to 1200ACT Range21 to 29Acceptance Rate96.6%SAT Range1000 to 1200ACT Range21 to 29Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate96.6% - View schoolPublicSmall
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VASAT Range1090 to 1270ACT Range24 to 31Acceptance Rate71.7%SAT Range1090 to 1270ACT Range24 to 31Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate71.7% - View schoolPublicSmall
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, ARSAT Range805 to 1045ACT Range14 to 18Acceptance Rate41.2%SAT Range805 to 1045ACT Range14 to 18Average GPA2.9Acceptance Rate41.2% - View schoolPublicLarge
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSAT Range1060 to 1220ACT Range19 to 25Acceptance Rate89.2%SAT Range1060 to 1220ACT Range19 to 25Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate89.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FLSAT Range1130 to 1280ACT Range22 to 27Acceptance Rate57%SAT Range1130 to 1280ACT Range22 to 27Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate57%
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