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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, Arkansas 71753

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public town institution in Magnolia, Arkansas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1050.

A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,386 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,944.

Established
1909
Type
Public university
Conference
Great American Conference
Division
Division II
67%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
2,865Students
16:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$42,386Earnings 10yr
$15,944Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1050

Reading & WritingMid: 515
460590
MathMid: 520
460590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,820
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,400
Room & Board$7,601
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$24,721
Average Net Price$15,944
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,823
$30–48K$15,172
$48–75K$15,686
$75–110K$19,378
$110K+$18,896

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,944

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

19

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,865
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 23%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.5%
Freshman Retention69.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,008
8 Years$40,383
10 Years$42,386

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,600
Men
$44,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from AR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
209 mi(362 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
274 mi(475 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
297 mi(515 min)

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