Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Magnolia, Arkansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,936
- Admitted
- 1,955
- Yield
- 40.8%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 71.4% in 2014–15 to 66.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,502 to 2,936 (+17%) over that period.
Its 66.6% rate makes Southern Arkansas University Main Campus more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 59%.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 40.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,502 | 1,787 | 71.4% | 718 |
| 2015–16 | 2,875 | 1,940 | 67.5% | 797 |
| 2016–17 | 3,460 | 2,392 | 69.1% | 854 |
| 2017–18 | 3,604 | 2,503 | 69.5% | 870 |
| 2018–19 | 3,552 | 2,443 | 68.8% | 900 |
| 2019–20 | 3,870 | 2,518 | 65.1% | 833 |
| 2020–21 | 3,426 | 2,348 | 68.5% | 776 |
| 2021–22 | 2,813 | 1,761 | 62.6% | 632 |
| 2022–23 | 2,916 | 1,855 | 63.6% | 707 |
| 2023–24 | 2,936 | 1,955 | 66.6% | 797 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,812 | 1,194 | 65.9% |
| Men | 1,102 | 744 | 67.5% |
| Unknown | 22 | 17 | 77.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–590 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 460–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 100% |
How Southern Arkansas University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate is 66.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,955 admitted of 2,936 applicants).
Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus test optional?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus received 2,936 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,955.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
Admitted students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus typically scored 460–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus getting harder to get into?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.4% in 2014–15 to 66.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.saumag.edu/.