Important Academic Statistics

Total 943 students attended Southern Arkansas University Tech in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 57 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 20 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 148 (full-time) and 62 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southern Arkansas University Tech is 63% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 57% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population943
Graduation Rate63%
Number of Faculty77
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Tech is $4,685 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
92% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,054 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,685
Average Financial Amount$6,054

Offered Certificate Programs

Southern Arkansas University Tech offers 56 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 641 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate70130
Less than 1-Year Certificate220319
2 Years Certificate270192
Total560641

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Southern Arkansas University Tech are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 641 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 130 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 319 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 192 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 65 completers
Computer and Information Sciences49
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst16
Engineering Technology 14 completers
Industrial Technology/Technician1
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician13
Mechanics and Repairers 4 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 47 completers
Medical Office Management/Administration12
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide35
Total130
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation 2 completers
Environmental Studies2
Computer and Information Sciences 38 completers
Computer and Information Sciences17
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications7
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance4
Computer Support Specialist10
Education 1 completers
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Instrumentation Technology/Technician0
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician0
Science Technologies/Technicians 4 completers
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician4
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 207 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration138
Fire Services Administration5
Fire Science/Fire-fighting64
Mechanics and Repairers 24 completers
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair3
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician21
Precision Production Trades 30 completers
Welding Technology/Welder30
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 10 completers
Medical Office Management/Administration4
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant3
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist3
Business 1 completers
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1
Total319
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation 1 completers
Environmental Studies1
Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services0
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management0
Computer and Information Sciences 7 completers
Computer and Information Sciences6
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation0
Personal and Culinary Services 5 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5
Education 2 completers
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1
Engineering Technology 8 completers
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 40 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies40
Science Technologies/Technicians 4 completers
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician4
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 21 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science11
Fire Services Administration5
Fire Science/Fire-fighting5
Mechanics and Repairers 24 completers
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair3
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology2
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician9
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician10
Precision Production Trades 22 completers
Welding Technology/Welder22
Visual and Performing Arts 0 completers
Cinematography and Film/Video Production0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 38 completers
Medical Office Management/Administration11
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training27
Business 3 completers
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry2
Total192

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 943 students have enrolled into Southern Arkansas University Tech. By gender, 409 male and 534 female students are attending the school.
There are 472 White (50.05%), 353 Black/African American (37.43%), 59 Hispanic (6.26%), 1 Asian (0.11%), and 117 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total943409534
American Indian/Native American110
Asian101
Black/African American35398255
Hispanic593128
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White472250222
Two More552926
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien202

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