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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, ARPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 75% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution located in the town setting of Magnolia, AR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 75%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
75% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading450 - 565
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math425 - 540
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 24
1typical 50% range36
75%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,685
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,587
Earnings 5yr: $82,026
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,185
Earnings 5yr: $78,343
Debt: $24,750
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,260
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,952
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,663
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,787
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,875
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,584
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,737
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,718
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,419
Earnings 5yr: $50,245
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,923
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,000
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,773
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,662
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,169
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,979
Earnings 5yr: $52,348
Debt: $22,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,771
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,848
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,873
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,375
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,523
Earnings 5yr: $43,230
Debt: $22,349
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,925
Earnings 5yr: $44,941
Debt: $20,408
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,843
Earnings 5yr: $40,746
Debt: $16,316
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,027
In-State Tuition$9,960
Out-of-State Tuition$15,690
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
48%
Pell Grants
63%
Take Loans
49%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$37,008
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,386
Completion Signals
49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
66%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
42%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$41,490
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