Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,820
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,400
Avg On-Campus Living
$7,601
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,601
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$17,421
Net price (after aid)$15,944
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,823
$30k – $48k$15,172
$48k – $75k$15,686
$75k – $110k$19,378
$110k+$18,896
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$42,386
Median debt at graduation$18,750
Est. monthly loan payment$199
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants45%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans67%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
47%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15.9k below avg
Out-of-state value
$15.4k below avg
Need-based aid friendly
45% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$15.4k
below avg
Net price
$15.9k
below avg
Pell
45%
above avg
Median debt
$18.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$42.4k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringCybersecurityWeb DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
67%
SAT range
920 - 1180
ACT range
17 - 23
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- Where is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus located?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is located in Magnolia, AR, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public university based in AR. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is approximately 67%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,820 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus reports total enrollment of approximately 4,768 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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