Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
tuition & fees
$15,400
graduate tuition & fees
$10,440
acceptance rate
67%
Student Population
5,094
online students
1,513
Number of Programs
73
Financial Aid Amount
$8,394
SAT Scores
1,050
Graduation Rate
44%
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a Public, 4 years college located in Magnolia, Arkansas. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked 6th in Arkansas Colleges and 22nd in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 5,094 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate is 66.59% last year (undergraduate school).
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753 |
| Phone | 870-235-4000 |
| WEB | https://www.saumag.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://web.saumag.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://web.saumag.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://web.saumag.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.saumag.edu/netprice/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://web.saumag.edu/veterans |
| Disability Service | https://web.saumag.edu/testing/disability-support-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 66.59% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.77%. The application fees are $25 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66.59 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 40.77 % |
| Graduate Application Fees | $25 |
Tuition & Fees
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,820 for Arkansas residents and $15,400 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.60% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($15,010).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,236 for Arkansas residents and $10,440 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.11% compared to the last year's rate.
| Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,820 | $15,400 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,236 | $10,440 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 5,094 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,513 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has 3,148 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,946 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,094 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,148 |
| Graduate Students | 1,946 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,513 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers 73 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 26 out of the 73 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
| Number of programs | 73 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 26 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |