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South Arkansas College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA2.83

Acceptance Rate100%

SouthArk’s 100% acceptance rate makes access straightforward, but the 57% freshman retention rate points to a different goal: arrive academically ready to keep momentum. Since SouthArk is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they reflect college-ready skills or help with placement, not because admission depends on them.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

South Arkansas College facts and stats

Quick Facts

South Arkansas College is a small-town institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,207 students. SouthArk has a freshman retention rate of 57%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

El Dorado, AR

Undergrad Enrollment1,207

Freshman Retention57%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key South Arkansas College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional SouthArk, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your superscore, and make sure your last fall score will arrive before SouthArk’s regular application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At SouthArk, in-state tuition is $2,592 and out-of-state tuition is $4,440. About 62% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $2,378, which can help lower costs for eligible students.

In-State Tuition$2,592

Out-of-State Tuition$4,440

Room and Board$4,080

Average Merit Award$2,378

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid62%

Average Aid Package$5,588

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying out-of-state rates, South Arkansas College tuition is $4,440, while in-state tuition is $2,592. Room and board is $4,080, so housing and meal costs can be a meaningful part of the total bill. About 62% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $5,588. Merit awards average $2,378, which can further reduce costs for qualifying students.