| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Arkansas |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#30 in Federal Region VI Universities #7 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #123 in National Universities #2 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,820 Arkansas Residents $15,400 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,748 Arkansas Residents $28,772 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,236 Arkansas Residents $10,440 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,160 Arkansas Residents $30,220 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,394 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,877 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,110 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter63.61% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.93% |
| Favorable38.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower34.30% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Larger30,936 |
| Smaller3,148 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger26,269 |
| Smaller1,946 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,667 |
| Smaller1,513 | Online Student Population | Larger3,361 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,024) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,568) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 233 | Number of faculties | 1,446 |
| Lower$65,482 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,078 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.