Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR • publicDII
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Remote )
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,502 • Total: 5,979
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
100 E. University
Magnolia, AR
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Website
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
46.4%
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
$16,401
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$21,981
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,200
Out-of-state: $12,780
Room & Board
$1,600
Books & Supplies
$7,601
Students Receiving Pell Grants
97%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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