Southern Arkansas University
Public university · Magnolia, AR · 2,708 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
875–1105
ACT (middle 50%)
17–24
Average net price
$16,015
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$25,195
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
46%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Southern Arkansas University?
Southern Arkansas University accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 875 and 1105 on the SAT. A score at or above 1105 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 875, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 17–24.
The latest federal data says Southern Arkansas University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Arkansas University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southern Arkansas University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $25,195 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,015 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,200 for AR residents and $16,080 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,200
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$16,080
- Room & board$8,144
- Total cost of attendance$25,195
- Average net price after grants$16,015
Popular majors
Liberal Arts & General Studies, Business, Education, Health Professions & Nursing, Agriculture.
Southern Arkansas University FAQ
- What is Southern Arkansas University's acceptance rate?
- 75% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 875–1105. Aim for 1105 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 17–24.
- Is Southern Arkansas University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southern Arkansas University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Arkansas University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southern Arkansas University cost?
- About $25,195 a year before aid; $16,015 on average after grants.
- What is Southern Arkansas University's FAFSA school code?
- 001107. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southern Arkansas University receives your information.
- What is Southern Arkansas University's graduation rate?
- 46% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Southern Arkansas University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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