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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | |||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 5,127 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | saumag.edu | |||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,780 | |||
| Room & Board | $7,601 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $14,164 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,826 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 2,936 | |||
| Admitted | 1,955 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | |||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | |||
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| % Men | 17% | |||
| % Women | 21% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 63% | |||
| % Black | 28% | |||
| % Hispanic | 3% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | |||
| % International | 3% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | |||
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| % In-State | 69% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | |||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/