Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753

4-year, Public Town: Remote

Key Statistics

5,127
Total Students
3,224
Undergraduates
16 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$9,960
% from last year
Out-of-State
$15,690
% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,600

Living Arrangements

On Campus
Food & Housing: $7,911
Other Expenses:
$6,682
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $7,911
Other Expenses:
$8,446
With Family
Food & Housing: $2,443
Other Expenses:
$4,885
-31.7%

Total Annual Costs

In-State

$26,153
On Campus
+2% from last year
$27,917
Off Campus
+2.4% from last year
$16,445
With Family
-11.4% from last year

Out-of-State

$31,883
On Campus
+2.1% from last year
$33,647
Off Campus
+2.5% from last year
$22,175
With Family
-8.2% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
42%
Female
58%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
92%
25 and Over
8%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
70%
Out-of-State
29%
International
1%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
17%
Some Distance
53%
No Distance
29%

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time
28%
Part-Time
72%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
50%
Some Distance
47%
No Distance
2%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
22%
Hispanic/Latino
5%
White
64%
Two or more races
5%
Race/ethnicity unknown
1%
US Nonresident
1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Contact Information

Phone
(870) 235-4000
Address
100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753
IPEDS ID
107983

Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).