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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Acceptance Rate 63.61 %
SAT Average 1,070
Tuition & Fees $15,400
($9,820)
Student Population 5,094
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,394

Academic Overview

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Campus, Magnolia, AR
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public, four-years institute located in Magnolia, Arkansas. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,820 for Arkansas residents and $15,400 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,236 for Arkansas residents and $10,440 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,094 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 63.61% and the graduation rate is 44% last year.
The salary after graduation from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $39,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's tuition & fees is $9,820 for Arkansas residents and $15,400 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,236 for in-state students and $10,440 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,820$15,400
Graduate$7,236$10,440
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The acceptance rate of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 63.61% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 38.11%. The average graduation rate is 44% and the transfer-out rate is 30%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,394 and 99% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,094 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 63.61 %.
Acceptance Rate
63.61%
Graduation Rate for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 44 %
Graduation Rate
44%
Transfer-out Rate for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 30 %
Transfer-out Rate
30%
Retention Rate for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 71 %
Retention Rate
71%
Student Population for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 5,094
Student Population
5,094
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,394 at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,394

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753
Phone870-235-4000
WEBhttps://www.saumag.edu/
Admissionhttps://web.saumag.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://web.saumag.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://web.saumag.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.saumag.edu/netprice/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://web.saumag.edu/veterans
Disability Servicehttps://web.saumag.edu/testing/disability-support-services/

Offered Degrees

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers 68 major programs through online and on-site education where 21 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's70
Bachelor's370
Master's1414
Doctorate (Research)11
Less Than 1 Year Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate76

Special Learning Opportunities

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,024)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,568)

Veterans Benefits

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges