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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR • public • II
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Acceptance
66.6%
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Grad Rate
46%
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Cost
$16,891 / $22,621

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,502 • Total: 5,979
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
100 E. University
Magnolia, AR
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Website
www.saumag.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,446 (41.3%) • Female: 2,056 (58.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 25 0.7%
Black/African American 773 22.1%
Hispanic/Latino 185 5.3%
White 2,240 64.0%
Two or More Races 189 5.4%
International 46 1.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
66.6%
1,955 admitted from 2,936 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 460-590
Math: 460-590
Total: 920-1180
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
17-23
Application Types Offered
—
Application Requirements
—
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
46.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
30.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
69.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$16,891
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$22,621
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,380
Out-of-state: $13,110
Room & Board
$7,911
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $13,187
$30,001-48,000 $12,827
$48,001-75,000 $13,790
$75,001-110,000 $15,654
$110,001+ $19,244
Students Receiving Pell Grants
97%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
II
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Football Golf Rodeo Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Golf Rodeo Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

What is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accepts 67% of applicants, from 2,936 applications.
How much does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,380 in-state and $13,110 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $13,187 on average after aid.
What ACT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 17 and 23 on the ACT.
What is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's graduation rate?
46% of students graduate within six years.