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Information Summary
Ranks 1437th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,020 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
23 / 1170 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,109 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Magnolia, AR
| Total Population | 17,155 (10,486 urban / 6,669 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 6,658 (2.41 people per house) |
| Families | 4,376 (3.02 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,341 |
| Pop. — Asian | 104 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 11 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 115 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 10,619 |
| Pop. — Other | 134 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
Ranks 1856th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,260 | $4,260 | $6,450 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $630 | $630 | $630 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $142 | $142 | $215 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $3,168 | $3,168 | $4,482 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $420 | $420 | $420 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $176 | $176 | $249 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $13,020 | $13,020 | $15,210 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $5,890 | $5,890 | $8,080 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,890 | $5,890 | $8,080 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,798  $4,890 |
$3,798  $4,890 |
$5,618  $7,080 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $3,600  $3,930 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,000  $3,200 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,417 (686 male / 731 female) |
| Admitted | 1,416 (686 male / 730 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 590 (294 male / 296 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 588 (293 male / 295 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (1 male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 3,109 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / /  |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Gulf South Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Gulf South Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Gulf South Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Gulf South Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 988th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 93% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 21 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 639th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 7% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 430 / 550 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 470 / 620 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 900 / 1170 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,255 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,024 |
| Board Fee | $1,956 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,025 | 252 |  39% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,198 | 113 |  17% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $5,044 | 377 |  58% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,818 | 189 |  29% |
| Any financial aid type | 624 |  96% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 92 | 57 | 149 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 350 | 486 | 836 |
Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 32 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 12 | 24 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 10 | 18 |
White Non-Hispanic | 801 | 1,249 | 2,050 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1,279 | 1,830 | 3,109 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 41 | 95 | |
| 8 | 43 | 51 | |
| 1 | 37 | 38 | |
| 13 | 13 | 26 | |
| 3 | 21 | 24 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,491 ($48,534 male / $45,925 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 145 (87 male / 58 female) |
| Total Benefits | $2,037,793 |
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