Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,708 students.
About This School
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution located in Magnolia, Arkansas with approximately 2,708 undergraduate students enrolled. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,027 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $39,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $15,944/year and low median debt of $12,500 make this one of the more financially accessible options out there, but a 47% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students finish, which is worth taking seriously. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, connect well with smaller campus communities, and have a clear plan to stay on track, but come in with your eyes open and ask hard questions about academic support during a campus visit.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,708 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
100 E. University
Magnolia, AR 71753
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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