Arkansas State University Mid-South SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At ASU Mid-South, the 100% acceptance rate means admission is designed to be accessible, so your strategy should shift from getting in to starting strong. Because the school is test-optional and no test-score scholarship thresholds are listed, use SAT or ACT prep as a readiness check while focusing on course placement, program fit, and persistence.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Arkansas State University Mid-South facts and stats
Arkansas State University Mid-South is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,022 students. ASU Mid-South has a freshman retention rate of 58%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
West Memphis, AR

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Key Arkansas State University Mid-South application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 10
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
June 30
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional ASU Mid-South, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you have time for a superscoring-focused retake in the summer before senior year. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 10, fall senior-year retakes will generally be too late, so treat summer as your last practical retake window for this application.
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What you'll actually pay
At ASU Mid-South, in-state tuition is $3,744 and out-of-state tuition is $4,824. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the June 30 priority deadline.

ASU Mid-South lists out-of-state tuition at $4,824, while in-state tuition is $3,744. As a public college, the amount students actually pay can vary based on tuition category, fees, course load, and financial need. Students should compare the listed price with any grants, scholarships, or other aid in their financial aid offer.
Student life at Arkansas State University Mid-South
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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