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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

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Rating

Public

Type

5,182

Students

$10,920

Tuition

65%

Acceptance

#1775

Ranking

Remote Town

Campus Setting

Magnolia, AR

100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a small public institution located in Magnolia, AR ranked 14th in Arkansas. It has a total of 3,889 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 65.06% of applicants. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers 60 different majors and is best known for its Community Organization and Advocacy, Agricultural Teacher Education, and Game and Interactive Media Design programs (nationally ranked 22nd, 37th, and 40th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,420 for students from Arkansas and $10,920 for those from out-of-state, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is pretty affordable. 35.94% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing college, alumni go on to bring in approximately $35,700 per year, which is 14% under the national median.
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Cost

$13,580
Above Average

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

$13,580

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$28,250

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$18,890

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

65%Acceptance
Less Selective

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

65%

National

69%
Sat

966 - 1168

1% of students submit

Admissions Yield

33%

ACT

17 - 24

100% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

3,889Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

43%

In-state

83%

Female

57%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

10%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
21% Computer and Information Sciences, General8% Business/Commerce, General5% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse65% Others

21% Computer and Information Sciences, General

8% Business/Commerce, General

5% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

65% Others

Computer and Information Sciences, General

21%

184 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

8%

72 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

5%

44 Graduates

General Studies

4%

39 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth

4%

38 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

4%

34 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

33 Graduates

Agricultural Business and Management, General

4%

33 Graduates

Educational/Instructional Technology

3%

29 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors16:116:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

16

Number of Library Books

149,415

Academic Spend per Student

$6,260

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

66%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$28,200/Year

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

$28,200

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$28,200

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

35%