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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR · Town · 2,708 students
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$14,027
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$42,386
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
75%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is a public institution known for its affordability and strong, career-focused programs in engineering, nursing, computer science (including game design), and agricultural sciences. The university distinguishes itself by offering the only ABET-accredited engineering program in southern Arkansas, alongside expansive hands-on learning facilities that include an active university farm. Campus life is defined by a close-knit, welcoming community steeped in unique traditions, highlighted by its distinctive Mulerider mascot, competitive NCAA Division II athletics, and an acclaimed collegiate rodeo team.

Location
Magnolia, AR, 71753 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
222 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,960$15,690
Housing & food (on campus)$7,911$7,911
Books & supplies$1,600$1,600
Cost of attendance$24,951$30,681 est.
Average net price$14,027Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$15,690
In-state: $9,960
Housing & food (on campus)$7,911
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$30,681 est.
In-state: $24,951
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $14,027
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,187
$30–48k
$12,827
$48–75k
$13,790
$75–110k
$15,654
$110k+
$19,244
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
34%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
29%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 34% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 23% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,008
10 yrs after entry$42,386
Debt
Median at graduation$18,750
Monthly payment$199
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$18.5k
90th percentile$28,897
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1047
R 450–565 · M 425–540
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 17–24 · E 16–23 · M 16–22
SAT middle 50%: 875–1105
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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
48%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$29,945
Independent
17%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
6%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Rodeo
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,008
After 10 yrs
$42,386
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods78
Business/Commerce, General76
Biology, General47
Agricultural Business and Management35
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness34
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities33
Psychology, General32
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32
Criminal Justice and Corrections27
Computer and Information Sciences, General26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas25
Accounting and Related Services25
Physics23
Engineering, General19
Visual and Performing Arts, Other15
Public Health13
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$63M
Full-time faculty
61%
Faculty salary
$7,469/mo
Teaching spend
$6,019
per student
Federal loans
63%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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