Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Rankings and Evaluation
Arkansas Colleges
#6 in Arkansas Colleges
Federal Region VI
#22 in Federal Region VI
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is ranked 6th in Arkansas Colleges and 22nd in Federal Region VI.
The following statements evaluate Southern Arkansas University Main Campus by comparing key academic facts to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
- Its tuition & fees of $15,400 is comparable to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (64%) is average.
- The SAT & ACT scores (1,070 SAT, 21 ACT) is around average.
- It has small number of students of 5,094.
- It offers fewer area of study (68 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are $15,400 (out-of-state rate) and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus $15,400
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Public, 4-Years Colleges $18,895
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas $16,270
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are $10,440 (out-of-state rate) and it is relatively inexpensive compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus $10,440
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Public, 4-Years Colleges $20,343
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas $13,507
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 64% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 64%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 72%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 74%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 38% and the yield is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 38%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 32%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 33%
SAT Scores
The average SAT score submitted by enrolled students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 1,070 and it is around average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 1,070
All U.S. Colleges 1,123
Public, 4-Years Colleges 1,112
4-Years Colleges 1,124
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 1,094
ACT Scores
The average ACT score submitted by enrolled students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 21 and it is lower compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 21
All U.S. Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges 67
4-Years Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 67
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 44% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 44%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 48%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 42%
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 30% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 30%
All U.S. Colleges 21%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 23%
4-Years Colleges 24%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 27%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 71% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 71%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 70%
Student Population
The total student population at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 5,094 and its population small compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 5,094
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Public, 4-Years Colleges 11,396
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 8,974
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $8,394 which is 54.51% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus $8,394
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Public, 4-Years Colleges $7,301
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas $8,162
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 15 to 1 and the ratio is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 15 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges 17 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 15 to 1
Number of Programs
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers 68 programs and it means fewer area of study compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 68
All U.S. Colleges 37
Public, 4-Years Colleges 108
4-Years Colleges 58
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 104
Number of Online Programs
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers 21 online programs and it means relatively many online programs compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.