Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a four-years, public school located in Magnolia, AR. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at M1 Master's College comparison page.

The Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,820 for Arkansas residents and $15,400 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,394.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 5,094 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked 6^th in Arkansas Colleges rankings. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $9,820 for in-state students and $15,400 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,236 for in-state students and $10,440 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,066 for Arkansas residents and $15,800 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,383 for Arkansas residents and $10,661 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$9,820	$15,400
Graduate	$7,236	$10,440

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$10,066	$15,800
Graduate	$7,383	$10,661

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 66.59% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 40.77%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,050.

The average graduation rate is 44%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 5,094 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	66.59% Acceptance Rate / 40.77% Yield
Test Scores »	1,050 SAT / 20 ACT
Graduation Rate »	44%
Transfer-out Rate	30%
Retention Rate	71%(full-time), 75% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.67% (15 to 1)
Student Population »	5,094 (3,148 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$8,394

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students 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
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No