Overview
Student Population
| Location | Magnolia, Arkansas |
| Online | saumag.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Will you get in?
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Located in Magnolia, Arkansas, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,552 prospective students applied, and 2,443 were granted admission. Of those admitted 900 enrolled in the school. 3,740 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 732 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $6,840 plus fees of $1,946. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is ranked 842 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#842 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#320 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Arkansas
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Arkansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1220 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Arkansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,946 |
| Room and Board | $6,993 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,672 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,051 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,946 |
| Room and Board | $6,993 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,672 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,161 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Education | 18% |
| Health Professions | 15% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Biology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107983 IPEDS survey data for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
Current students may use the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.