Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 64% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 2,916 applications received in 2023, 1,854 students were offered admission.

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.

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia's admissions stats.

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	16%
Mean SAT Score	1035
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	93%
Waitlist	No

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 27	–

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

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. 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 on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

What does Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered

Make sure to check with Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia for more information on admission factors.

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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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, 83% submitted a class rank. At Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia 16% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11%
3.75 and 3.99	22%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	19%
3.00 and 3.24	12%
2.50 and 2.9	14%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

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 2022, 8% of Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 93% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia?

To be competitive with other Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia applicants, you should aim to earn between 900 and 1160 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1160 and 25% of scored lower than 900, 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 1035.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia, you should strive to earn between 17 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

For transfer students, it is not 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

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia Admissions FAQs

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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

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

✅ Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

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

✅ Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia is not test optional.

What is Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia's acceptance rate?

✅ Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia has an acceptance rate of 64%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia?

❌ Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia does not offer early decision.

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