Top selectivity for colleges in the South?

Hey all, I'm particularly interested in attending a college in the South but I want to know more about the selectivity of the institutions there. Can anyone help me out?

Sure, I'd be happy to help you out. Selectivity can vary significantly among colleges and universities, but selectivity is often judged by acceptance rates and the median SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

In the Southern United States, some highly selective institutions that come to mind are:

1. Duke University: Based in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is one of the top colleges in the South and in the country with an acceptance rate that hovers around 6% and SAT scores usually in the range of 1520-1570.

2. Vanderbilt University: Vanderbilt, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is also a well-known institution with a low acceptance rate, generally around 7%, and an average SAT score for admitted students between 1520-1580.

3. Rice University: This Texan institution in Houston has an acceptance rate of approximately 9% and SAT scores of admitted students often lie between 1500-1560.

4. Emory University: Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Emory's acceptance rate is typically around 11% with median SAT scores of accepted students in the range of 1490-1570.

5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC): A public university, UNC Chapel Hill is highly with an acceptance rate around 17%, and a middle 50% SAT score range of 1390-1520.

6. College of William and Mary: This public institution in Virginia has an acceptance rate of approximately 33% and middle 50% SAT range between 1400-1530.

This said, selectivity isn't the only factor to consider when applying to colleges. You should also look at the programs and majors offered, the campus culture, financial aid, and other factors that are crucial to your college experience.