School Information

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Total Cost $16,280
Total Enrollment 3,226
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

http://www.saumag.edu
100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753
(870) 235-4000

As president of Southern Arkansas University, I want to welcome you to our campus. I am excited about the many opportunities that lie before us at SAU – opportunities to improve your educational experience and to enhance your career goals. I feel strongly that a college education should be more than just something you “endure” to attain a job or launch a career. A college education should be a life-changing experience. It is a time of growth and a time of learning. Learning should take place both in and beyond the classroom. I want you to have a college experience ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 69.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,709), and 66% receive loans ($6,584 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,080. Off campus it is around $5,748.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $7,366 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,066
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $8,706
Tuition Graduate in State $3,798
Tuition Graduate Out of State $5,580
Living Costs
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,280
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $18,920
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,220
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $11,624
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $20,860
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $14,264
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,024 people applied to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (75.0% male & 73.0% female ) and 41.0% accepted (44.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 2,777 undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (78.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 74.0% of the 449 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     67.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     63.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     40.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     11.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     34.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     32.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (870) 235-4001
Admissions Office Email muleriders@saumag.edu
Admissions Office Address 100 E University Magnolia, AR 71753
Admissions Website http://web.saumag.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)

In order to be accepted to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 2 12 4
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 2
Agricultural Business and Management, General 12
Agriculture, General 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 24
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 93 0
Accounting 20
Business Administration and Management, General 0
Business/Commerce, General 0 73
Communication, journalism, and related programs 6
Journalism 6
Computer and information sciences and support services 1 3
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 3
Education 80 93
Agricultural Teacher Education 7
Art Teacher Education 1
Business Teacher Education 0
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 13
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 50
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10
Educational/Instructional Media Design 21
Elementary Education and Teaching 21
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 4
Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 15
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 13
Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 9
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 6
Engineering technologies/technicians 0 2
Industrial Technology/Technician 0 2
English language and literature/letters 3
English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 5
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 36 18
Athletic Training/Trainer 3
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 36 15
History 6
History, General 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6 33
General Studies 6 33
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Biological and Physical Sciences 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 4 4
Health and Physical Education, General 4
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 4
Physical sciences 1 5
Chemistry, General 1 4
Physics, Other 1
Psychology 24
Psychology, General 24
Public administration and social service professions 10 9
Community Organization and Advocacy 5
Public Administration 9
Social Work 5
Security and protective services 27
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 27
Forensic Science and Technology
Social sciences 5
Political Science and Government, General 2
Social Sciences, General 2
Sociology 1
Visual and performing arts 8
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
Music, General 3
 
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