Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
tuition & fees
$15,690
graduate tuition & fees
$10,656
acceptance rate
75%
Student Population
4,732
online students
1,483
Number of Programs
76
Financial Aid Amount
$9,430
SAT Scores
1,000
Graduation Rate
49%
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a Public, 4 years college located in Magnolia, Arkansas. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked 13rd in Arkansas Colleges and 43rd in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 4,732 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate is 75.33% last year (undergraduate school).
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753 |
| Phone | 870-235-4000 |
| WEB | https://www.saumag.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://web.saumag.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://web.saumag.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://web.saumag.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://web.saumag.edu/admissions/cost-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://web.saumag.edu/veterans |
| Disability Service | https://web.saumag.edu/testing/disability-support-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 75.33% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.75%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75.33 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 34.75 % |
Tuition & Fees
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,960 for Arkansas residents and $15,690 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.88% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($15,400).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,380 for Arkansas residents and $10,656 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.07% compared to the last year's rate.
| Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,960 | $15,690 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,380 | $10,656 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,732 students have enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (2024-2025). Among them, 1,483 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has 3,084 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,648 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,732 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,084 |
| Graduate Students | 1,648 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,483 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers 76 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 35 out of the 76 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
| Number of programs | 76 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 35 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |