Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's yield is 20 pts higher than Fayetteville State's
Yield rate - 2
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admits 75% vs. 82% at Fayetteville State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Fayetteville StateOpen
- Southern Arkansas University Main CampusAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Fayetteville StateTest-optional
- Southern Arkansas University Main CampusTest scores required
How they read a record
Fayetteville State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Fayetteville State | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why