Your SAT score isn't the only thing that will get you into one of the best private universities in the South. Other factors like GPA, extracurricular activities, clubs, essay, and interview all play into the decision, too. With that being said, your SAT score is one of the things considered, so it is important!
So, what kind of score do you need if you're looking to get into one of the best private universities in the South for undergrad? Check out the SAT scores of admitted students, below.
How Do Score Percentiles Work?
Related:
SAT Scores for Top Private Universities in the Northeast, Midwest, and West
SAT Scores for Top Public Universities By Region
What's a Good SAT Score?
SAT Scores for the Ivy Leagues
| SAT Scores for Best Private Universities in the South | |||
| College | Critical Reading | Mathematics | Writing |
| Vanderbilt University | 25th: 670 75th: 760 |
25th: 690 75th: 770 |
25th: 660 75th: 750 |
| Duke University | 25th: 660 75th: 750 |
25th: 680 75th: 780 |
25th: 660 75th: 760 |
| Emory University | 25th: 640 75th: 730 |
25th: 660 75th: 750 |
25th: 650 75th: 740 |
| Rice University | 25th: 650 75th: 750 |
25th: 690 75th: 790 |
25th: 660 75th: 760 |
| Centre College | 25th: 570 75th: 690 |
25th: 590 75th: 680 |
25th: 560 75th: 660 |
| Washington and Lee University | 25th: 650 75th: 730 |
25th: 660 75th: 730 |
25th: 640 75th: 730 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | 25th: 500 75th: 610 |
25th: 510 75th: 620 |
25th: 480 75th: 580 |
| Davidson College | 25th: 630 75th: 720 |
25th: 630 75th: 710 |
25th: 620 75th: 720 |
| Rhodes College | 25th: 570 75th: 680 |
25th: 580 75th: 700 |
25th: 580 75th: 680 |
| Sweet Briar College | 25th: 500 75th: 620 |
25th: 470 75th: 580 |
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