Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Size And Setting Based on the Carnegie classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Four-year, small, highly residential

CAMPUS TYPE

Town: Remote

religious affiliation

Not Applicable

Accreditation(s)

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools The Higher Learning Commission

Expenses

Average In-State Cost
$7,961
Average Out-Of-State Cost
$11,531
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid
80%
Average Financial Aid Amount
$5,649

Student Population

Total Undergraduates
2,859
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Male vs Female
44% Male
56% Female
Full-Time vs Part-Time
77% Full-Time
7% Part-Time
Classroom Setting
  • 574

    Students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses

  • 2,176

    Students enrolled in some but not all distance education courses

  • 2,021

    Students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses

Race or Ethnicity
  • 63%

    White

  • 28%

    Black

  • 3%

    HIspanic

  • 1%

    Asian

  • 1%

    American Indian

  • 1%

    Pacific Islander

  • 0%

    2 or More Races

  • 0%

    Unknown...

Admission

Acceptance Rate
67%
Median Median score of students admitted to institution. Entrant Scores
SAT Scores
ACT Scores

Graduation

Median Median value of all IPEDS surveyed schools. School Value
Completion Rate Completion rate for first-time, full-time students in 150% of expected time to completion.
32% Below Average
Median Post-Graduate Salary Median yearly earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry.
$34,300 Below Average
First Year Retention Rate First-time, full-time student retention rate of freshman students.
62% Below Average

Contact Info

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753

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Data Sources

The data included on this page is collected from The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, a Department of Education program managed by the National Center for Education Statistics. Surveying over 7,500 colleges annually, it is among the most long-standing and trusted providers of U.S. postsecondary information. Note that IPEDS relies on self reported survey data from each college and therefore it may be slightly out of date or inconsistent with current levels. Please refer to each individual college website or contact the admissions office for further information.