Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Magnolia, AR. It enrolls about 5,127 students and admits roughly 67% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Magnolia, AR 71753 |
| County | Columbia County |
| Enrollment | 5,127 |
| Acceptance rate | 67% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,936 / 1,955 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,820 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $15,400 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 46% |
| Transfer-out rate | 30% |
| Full-time retention rate | 69% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,164 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 460–590 |
| ACT middle 50% | 17–23 |
| Website | https://www.saumag.edu/ |
| Phone | 8702354000 |
Admissions
About 2,936 students applied and 1,955 were admitted. Of those admitted, 797 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,820 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $15,400. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,164 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,823 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,172 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,686 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,378 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,896 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 856 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 46% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is in Magnolia, AR, Columbia County. Its coordinates are 33.2916, -93.2359.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
About 67% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,936 applicants.
How much does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,820 for in-state students and $15,400 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
About 5,127 students are enrolled.