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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate66.6%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1050
Reading & WritingMid: 515
460590
MathMid: 520
460590
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
1723
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
Programs (59)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia