Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.33%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1000. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,960
- Out-of-State Tuition: $15,690
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus:
- Total Enrollment: 4,732, including 1,483 online students
- 3,084 Undergraduate, 1,648 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.1% men, 58.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 76 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 35 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 17 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Overview
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a four-year, public school located in Magnolia, AR. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's tuition & fees is $9,960 for Arkansas residents and $15,690 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,430.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,732 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate is 75.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 34.75%. The median SAT score is 1000 and the ACT score is 20.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked 6th in Arkansas Colleges rankings. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $9,960 for in-state students and $15,690 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,380 for in-state students and $10,656 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,102 for Arkansas residents and $15,985 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,527 for Arkansas residents and $10,876 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,960 | $15,690 |
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| Graduate | $7,380 | $10,656 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,102 | $15,985 |
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| Graduate | $7,527 | $10,876 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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