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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,015
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings
- $46,635
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public college in Magnolia, AR with 2,708 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants, and admitted students average 1047 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,015 per year ($15,526 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,635 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,936
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,955
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 41%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–565
200800
SAT Math425–540
200800
ACT Composite17–24
136
What Southern Arkansas University Main Campus looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,195
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,200
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,080
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,526
- $30–48k$15,181
- $48–75k$16,772
- $75–110k$16,922
- $110k+$17,733
Get a personal estimate with Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $46,635
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,708
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 49%
- White63%
- Hispanic6%
- Black23%
- Asian1%
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus FAQ
What is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate?+
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–565 on SAT Reading and Writing and 425–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 1047.
What ACT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.
Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?+
In Fall 2023, 2,936 students applied to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and 1,955 were admitted; 797 enrolled.
Does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus consider legacy status?+
No. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus require an essay?+
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,195 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,015.
What is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's graduation rate?+
46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 107983 · How we use this data
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