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Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range880 to 1090

ACT Range17 to 24

Average GPA3.49

Acceptance Rate75.3%

Southern Arkansas is test-optional, but 92% of students submitted ACT scores, so a strong ACT can still give helpful context. With a 75% acceptance rate, aim to be comfortably above the middle range: a 24 or higher puts you near the top of typical enrolled students.

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

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia facts and stats

Quick Facts

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia enrolls about 3,102 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Southern Arkansas has a 66% freshman retention rate and a 45% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Magnolia, AR

Undergrad Enrollment3,102

Freshman Retention66%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation Rate45%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 27

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 Southern Arkansas, plan to take your first exam by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for any retakes. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 27, fall senior-year retakes will not leave enough time for scores to arrive, so treat summer as your last practical retake window.

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What you'll actually pay

At Southern Arkansas, in-state tuition is $7,380 and out-of-state tuition is $13,110. About 50% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $5,954.

In-State Tuition$7,380

Out-of-State Tuition$13,110

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$5,954

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid50%

Average Aid Package$14,317

Average Debt at Grad$25,095

For students paying out-of-state tuition, Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia lists tuition at $13,110, while in-state tuition is $7,380. About 50% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $14,317. Merit awards average $5,954, which can help reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,095.