Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Rankings and Evaluation
Arkansas Colleges
#13 in Arkansas Colleges
Federal Region VI
#43 in Federal Region VI
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is ranked 13rd in Arkansas Colleges and 43rd 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 $15,690 is comparable to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (75%) is average.
- The SAT & ACT scores (1,000 SAT, 20 ACT) is around average.
- It has small number of students of 4,732.
- The financial aid amount ($9,430) is higher.
- It offers fewer area of study (76 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are $15,690 (out-of-state rate) and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus $15,690
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 2025 graduate tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are $10,656 (out-of-state rate) and it is relatively inexpensive compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus $10,656
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 75% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 75%
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 35% and the yield is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 35%
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 1,000 and it is around average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 1,000
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 20 and it is lower compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 20
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 49% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 49%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 48%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas 42%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 66% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 66%
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 4,732 and its population small compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 4,732
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 $9,430 which is 60.10% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus $9,430
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 16 to 1 and the ratio is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 16 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 76 programs and it means fewer area of study compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 76
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 35 online programs and it means very diverse online programs compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.