Southern Arkansas University Tech
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Camden, AR. It offers 85 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1980 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 991 students attended Southern Arkansas University Tech in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 58 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 25 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 143 (full-time) and 73 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southern Arkansas University Tech is 62% and transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 57% at the school.
| Student Population | 991 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Number of Faculty | 83 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Arkansas University Tech is $6,480
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
88% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,402 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,480 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,402 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southern Arkansas University Tech offers 64 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, 311 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 9 | 0 | 36 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 26 | 0 | 121 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 29 | 0 | 154 |
| Total | 64 | 0 | 311 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southern Arkansas University Tech are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 311 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 36 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 121 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 154 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 3 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | ✕ | 2 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 7 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | ✕ | 7 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 10 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 36 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 991 students have enrolled into Southern Arkansas University Tech. By gender, 427 male and 564 female students are attending the school.
There are 463 White (46.72%), 382 Black/African American (38.55%), 47 Hispanic (4.74%), 4 Asian (0.40%), and 142 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 991 | 427 | 564 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 382 | 123 | 259 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 17 | 30 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 463 | 241 | 222 |
| Two More | 93 | 43 | 50 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 6415 Spellman Road, Camden, AR
- 870-574-4500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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