Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, AR
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Rankings
Affordability79
Selectivity27
Retention16
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity44
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
72%
Bachelor’s
17%
Associate’s
10%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education7%
Engineering2%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities29%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Physical Sciences6%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
69%
Admission Rate
545
Median SAT Math
565
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
$9K
In-State Tuition
$13K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
76%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
49%
Repayment Rate
$197
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 49% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $18K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 49% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 52% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 54% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
65%
Retention Rate
38%
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 38% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 38% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% | 45% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 75% | 32% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 43% | 40% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
90%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
3,203
Undergraduates
82%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
929
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 26% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 50% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, AR
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
32 miles, NW
South Arkansas Community College
33 miles, E
Professional Cosmetology Education Center
33 miles, E
Southern Arkansas University Tech
38 miles, NE