Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a mid-sized, public institution in Magnolia, AR, in a town setting. It enrolls about 2,708 students. The acceptance rate is 75%. 49% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,386.

75%

Acceptance

$14,027

Net price

2,708

Enrollment

49%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

75%

Acceptance rate

1,047

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading450–565

SAT Math425–540

ACT Composite17–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,027

Average net price

$9,960

In-state tuition

$15,690

Out-of-state tuition

$7,911

Room & board

$1,600

Books & supplies

$24,951

Total cost of attendance

48%

Students receiving Pell grants

63%

Students with federal loans

$18,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,187

$30–48K

$12,827

$48–75K

$13,790

$75–110K

$15,654

$110K+

$19,244

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities30.9%

Business16.5%

Education14.4%

Health & Nursing8.1%

Agriculture6.8%

Parks & Recreation3.4%

Psychology2.9%

Visual & Performing Arts2.9%

Biology2.5%

Computer Science2.4%

After Graduation

$42,386

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,008

Median earnings (6 yrs)

49%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,019

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,708

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

42%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women

42% men

Race & ethnicity

White

63%

Black

23%

Hispanic

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

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