More selective than 41% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 100% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Southern Arkansas University Main Campus over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 565 |
| SAT math | 425 | 540 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 875 | 1105 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 450–565 | 425–540 | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 67% | 460–590 | 460–590 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus compared with other Arkansas colleges?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ouachita Baptist University | 68% | 61% | $22,409 |
| 8 | Harding University | 71% | 69% | $22,130 |
| 9 | Ecclesia College | 74% | 40% | $22,075 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas | 74% | 71% | $18,209 |
| 11 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 75% | 49% | $14,027 |
| 12 | John Brown University | 76% | 72% | $20,397 |
| 13 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 80% | 38% | $10,574 |
| 14 | Henderson State University | 82% | 37% | $23,405 |
| 15 | Arkansas State University | 82% | 55% | $12,366 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admissions questions
What is the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus acceptance rate?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,955 of 2,936 applicants were admitted.
Does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus require the SAT or ACT?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 100% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
The middle 50% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus enrolled first-year students scored 875–1105 on the SAT and 17–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
41% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (797 of 1,955).
Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus getting harder to get into?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 67% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus overview