Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admission Requirements
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admission Overview
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admitted 75.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.46 GPA (B+) and SAT 875-1105 / ACT 17-24. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus requires the SAT or ACT.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Acceptance Rate
The Southern Arkansas University Main Campus acceptance rate is 75.3%. Last year, 2,040 of 2,708 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Arkansas.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and can you get accepted?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus typically 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. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.46Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.46
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus typically have around a 3.46 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades.
The school ranks #8 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
875-1105Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
7%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 450
- Math 425
- Composite 875
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 565
- Math 540
- Composite 1105
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus typically score around a 990 SAT (middle 50% 875–1105) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 38th percentile nationally. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranks #13 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 875 to 1105
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 990 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
17-24Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
100%25th Percentile Scores
- English 16
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 22
- Composite 24
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus places #13 among colleges in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 24
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
74% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 42% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 27, 2027Days left to Apply
361Applicants have 361 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 27, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.46 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Students applying to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107983.
GPA calculator: Southern Arkansas University Main Campus GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026