Admission & test scores

Southern Arkansas University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 875–1105 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 22. Southern Arkansas University admits 75% of applicants — largely open. 66% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range875–1105middle half of admits
ACT midpoint22admitted students
Acceptance rate75%largely open
First-year retention66%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
875
Average
1047
75th percentile
1105

A quarter of admitted students scored below 875 and a quarter above 1105. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 2,708.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
East Central University Ada, Oklahoma 1049 20 58% $8,032
Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma 1049 20 100% $7,810
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Arkansas 1049 — 96% $8,674
University of Arkansas - Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas 1049 22 59% $9,748
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Fort Smith, Arkansas 1050 — 80% $7,334
Texas A&M University - Kingsville Kingsville, Texas 1050 19 91% $9,892

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Southern Arkansas University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 875 and 1105 on the SAT, with an average of 1047. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Southern Arkansas University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 22.
How hard is it to get into Southern Arkansas University?
Southern Arkansas University admits 75% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 66% return for a second year.
Does Southern Arkansas University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.