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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public, 4-year

100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753

(870) 235-4000

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Quick Facts

2,865

Total Enrollment

67%

Acceptance Rate

47%

Graduation Rate

$37,008

Median Earnings (6yr)

$9,820

In-State Tuition

$15,944

Avg Net Price

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1050

Avg SAT Score

About Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation Higher Learning Commission
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 100 E. University
City Magnolia, AR
ZIP Code 71753
County Columbia County

President/Chief Administrator: Trey Berry (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Liberal Arts 34%
Business 17%
Education 11%
Health Professions 7%
Biology 4%
Visual/Performing Arts 3%
Psychology 3%
Protective Services 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 2,865

Student Demographics

Female 58%
Male 42%

Race/Ethnicity

White 62.3%
Black 23.1%
Hispanic 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More Races 5.8%
Non-Resident Alien 1.5%
Unknown 0.3%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 7.7%
Part-Time Students 5.7%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 460 530 590
SAT Math 460 520 590
ACT Composite 17 20 23

Tuition & Financial Aid

$9,820

In-State Tuition

$15,400

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,721

Total Cost of Attendance

$15,944

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 45%
Students with Federal Loans 67%
Students Receiving Any Aid 45%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $18,750
Median Total Debt $12,500
90th Percentile Debt $28,897
3-Year Repayment Rate 49%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $14,823
$30,001 - $48,000 $15,172
$48,001 - $75,000 $15,686
$75,001 - $110,000 $19,378
$110,001+ $18,896

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$37,008

6 Years After

$40,383

8 Years After

$42,386

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $21,462  |  75th percentile: $52,918

Earnings by Family Income Background

$32,935

Low Income

$39,390

Middle Income

$44,948

High Income

Student Outcomes

69%

Full-Time Retention

75%

Part-Time Retention

47%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$7,371

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$6,759

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (870) 235-4000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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