Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

If you want to apply to Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, the regular decision application deadline is August 27 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may qualify for for an application fee waiver.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia Admissions Stats at a Glance

Applying Early to Southern Arkansas University Magnolia?

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia does not offer early decision or early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How To Get Into Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

Getting into Southern Arkansas University Magnolia is moderately difficult. Southern Arkansas University Magnolia evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Southern Arkansas University Magnolia accepted 69% of all applicants, around 2,348 of the 3,426 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

It is slightly difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

What Does Southern Arkansas University Magnolia Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia 2021-2022 Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Southern Arkansas University Magnolia must submit the following items. Double check with Southern Arkansas University Magnolia's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Southern Arkansas University Magnolia?

Students admitted to Southern Arkansas University Magnolia have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 79% submitted a class rank. At Southern Arkansas University Magnolia 20% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 42% were in the top 25% and 75% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 1% of Southern Arkansas University Magnolia's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 99% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Southern Arkansas University Magnolia?

To be competitive with other Southern Arkansas University Magnolia applicants, you should strive to earn between 1080 and 1080 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Southern Arkansas University Magnolia 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1080 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Southern Arkansas University Magnolia student is 540.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Southern Arkansas University Magnolia students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Southern Arkansas University Magnolia students scored 520 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Southern Arkansas University Magnolia?

To be most competitive at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Southern Arkansas University Magnolia's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Southern Arkansas University Magnolia students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

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Transferring to Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

For transfer students, it is slightly difficult to get admitted to Southern Arkansas University Magnolia.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is August 27.

Transfer students can enroll in Southern Arkansas University Magnolia during the following terms: - Fall Term - Spring Term - Summer Term

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Southern Arkansas University Magnolia?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Southern Arkansas University Magnolia.

Does Southern Arkansas University Magnolia accept transfer credits?

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Southern Arkansas University Magnolia accepts:

• CLEP subject tests
• DSST/DANTES
• ACE recommendations for credit

Does Southern Arkansas University Magnolia accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Southern Arkansas University Magnolia?

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Southern Arkansas University Magnolia's acceptance rate?

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia's acceptance rate is 69%.

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