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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admission Requirements

Magnolia, Arkansas

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Chances of getting into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
63%
Admission Difficulty for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 63%.  It ranks #8 in Arkansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,761 out of 2,813 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 68 percent (SAT 930/1140 ACT 18/25). Southern Arkansas University Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Southern Arkansas University Main Campus application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
930-1140
Applicants Submitting SAT 
10%
SAT Scores for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 460
SAT Math 25th 470
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 570
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1140
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

Students who get into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 930-1140. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 930 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 820. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1040 out of 1600. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranks #12 in Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score. 10 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1140 and Above Good >76%
1035 to 1140 Avg + 63%-76%
930 to 1035 Avg - 47%-63%
825 to 930 Reach 32%-47%
Less than 825 Low <32%
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
100%
ACT Scores for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-25. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #12 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 100 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >78%
21 to 25 Avg + 63%-78%
18 to 21 Avg - 50%-63%
15 to 18 Reach 36%-50%
Less than 15 Low <36%
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.46
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was 3.46 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Arkansas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accepts 63% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 14.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

74% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 42%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,705 1,100 2,813
Accepted 1,047 707 1,761
Acceptance Rate 61% 64% 63%
Enrolled 339 293 632
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 32% 41% 36%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
103

Applicants have 103 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107983 IPEDS survey data for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

FAQs

Does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

10% of students submit their SAT scores to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. 100% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

63% of those who apply are granted admission to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1140. 10% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 25. 100% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.