Applying to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
66.59%	1,050

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate is 66.59% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,936 students applied and 1,955 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate places 4th out of 18 Arkansas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,050 and the ACT score is 20 at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's SAT score ranks 7th out of 14 Arkansas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 66.59% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.77%. 1,102 men and 1,812 women applied to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and 744 men and 1,194 women students were accepted.

Among them, 327 men and 459 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,936	1,102	1,812	0	22
Admitted	1,955	744	1,194	0	17
Enrolled	797	327	459	0	11
Acceptance Rate	66.59%	67.51%	65.89%	-	77.27%
Yield	40.77%	43.95%	38.44%	-	64.71%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 53 students (7% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 794 students (100%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

The median SAT score is 1,050 with 530 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25^th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 23 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	920	1050	1180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	460	530	590
SAT Math	460	520	590
ACT Composite	17	20	23
ACT Math	16	18	22
ACT English	16	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 797 first-year students enrolled in Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The proportion of full-time students is 98.24% and part-time students is 1.76%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.03% and women students is 57.59%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	797	327	459	11
Full-time	783	315	457	11
Part-time	14	12	2	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Required
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Required
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $25 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

Admission Information for Applying to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$25
Admission Information	https://web.saumag.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://web.saumag.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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