Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Arkansas State |
#30 in Federal Region VI Universities #7 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #343 in National Universities #8 in Arkansas Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$9,820 Arkansas Residents $15,400 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,754 Arkansas Residents $13,826 Out-of-State |
cheaper$7,236 Arkansas Residents $10,440 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,980 Arkansas Residents $12,416 Out-of-State |
More$8,394 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,371 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
Tighter63.61% | Acceptance Rate | Easier69.51% |
Favorable38.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.53% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller5,094 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,190 |
Smaller3,148 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,201 |
Smaller1,946 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,989 |
Smaller1,513 | Online Student Population | Larger5,823 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
Higher30% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower28% |
Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,024) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,568) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
233 | Number of faculties | 723 |
Lower$65,482 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$67,737 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.