Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admission Requirements

Q: Does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

8% of students submit their SAT scores to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. 100% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

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

69% of those who apply are granted admission to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Admission competition is low and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

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

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1220. 8% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

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

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 24. 100% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Magnolia, Arkansas

Chances of getting into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Admission Difficulty for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Moderate
Applicant Competition		Low

How hard is it to get into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and can I get accepted? The school has a 69% acceptance rate ranking it #7 in Arkansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,443 out of 3,552 applicants were admitted making Southern Arkansas University Main Campus a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has moderate requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 58 percent. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1000-1220

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	500
SAT Math 25th	500
SAT Composite 25th	1000

SAT Scores for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	630
SAT Math 75th	590
SAT Composite 75th	1220
Average SAT Score	1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus typically requires applicants to be in the top 60 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1000 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 890. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600. The school ranks #8 in Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score. 8 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220 and Above	Good	>79%
1110 to 1220	Avg +	69%-79%
1000 to 1110	Avg -	57%-69%
890 to 1000	Reach	44%-57%
Less than 890	Low	<44%

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

19-24

Applicants Submitting ACT

100%

ACT Scores for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	18
ACT Math 25th	17
ACT Composite 25th	19

ACT Scores for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	25
ACT Math 75th	24
ACT Composite 75th	24
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?

Admission data indicates that Southern Arkansas University Main Campus regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 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 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #11 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.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24 and Above	Good	>81%
21 to 24	Avg +	69%-81%
19 to 21	Avg -	59%-69%
17 to 19	Reach	49%-59%
Less than 17	Low	<49%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.1

Typical High School Grades

You will need about 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 3.1 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 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 69% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	19%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	15%	Good
3.25 to 3.50	13%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.25	15%	Avg +
2.75 to 3.00	23%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.75	13%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	2%	Reach
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

70% 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	41%
Top 50% of class	70%
Bottom 50% of class	30%
Bottom 25% of class	8%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,036	1,516	3,552
Accepted	1,453	990	2,443
Acceptance Rate	71%	65%	69%
Enrolled	480	420	900
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	33%	42%	37%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications are Due

Aug 27, 2020

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 50 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 27, 2020.

Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus before the Aug 27 application deadline.

ACT Test Date	Scores Available
Jul 18	Jul 28

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Recommended
High School Class Rank	Recommended
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

8% 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?

69% of those who apply are granted admission to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Admission competition is low and the college has moderate 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 1000 and 1220. 8% 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 19 and 24. 100% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.