Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

#7 in Arkansas

4-years Public College In Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (referred to as Southern Arkansas University Main Campus) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Magnolia, AR. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $9,820 for Arkansas residents and $15,400 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,094 and student to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).The highest degree offered at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,820 (Arkansas Residents) $15,400 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate63.61%
Student Population5,094
Test Scores1,070 (SAT) 21 (ACT)
Graduation Rate44%
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1929 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $9,820 for Arkansas residents and $15,400 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $7,236 for Arkansas residents and $10,440 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers the alternative tuition plans. 99 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,394 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 63.61% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 38.11%. The average SAT score is 1,070 and the average ACT score is 21. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 5,094 students are attending at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3,148 undergraduate students). There are 157 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 76 part-time faculty working for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 380 (full-time) and 82 (part-time). The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 44% and transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 71% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers teacher certification program. On Southern Arkansas University Main Campus campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers