Southern Arkansas University Tech is a public community college located in Camden, AR. It offers 85 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Tech is $4,830 for Arkansas residents and $6,210 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Arkansas public community colleges' average ($5,466).

The school has 943 students, which is lower than Arkansas community collleges' average (1,523). In addition, 190 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southern Arkansas University Tech. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - SAUT
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,830$6,210
Books & Supplies$1,500
On-Campus Living Costs$11,788
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,839
Average Financial Aid$6,054
Cost of Attendance$18,118$19,498
After Financial Aid$12,064$13,444
SAUT Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Southern Arkansas University Tech$4,830$6,210
Public Community Colleges in Arkansas$4,051$5,466
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southern Arkansas University Tech offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs6421NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Environmental Studies2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forest Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences8 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Analysis/AnalystNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist9 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Engineering Technology3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies26 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Algebra and Number TheoryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Psychology (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Services Administration NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting6 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire/Arson Investigation and PreventionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder29 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cinematography and Film/Video Production10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration6 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training25 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Management Information SystemsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 943 students at Southern Arkansas University Tech including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 445 male students and 539 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total984480504
Male Students445217228
Female Students539263276

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 943 total students, 431 students enrolled through distance learning (190 students enrolled exclusively and 241 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment943
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses190
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses241
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses512

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Southern Arkansas University Tech.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address6415 Spellman Road, Camden, AR
Phone870-574-4500
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,830
Out-of-State$6,210
Student Population »943 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »63%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate57% (Full-time)
24% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,054
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)