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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public Magnolia, AR · Town · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
48%
Graduation Rate
$42,386
Earnings (10yr)
$14,027
Net Price
75%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus serves 2,708 students and has a 75% acceptance rate, making it an accessible option for many. With a graduation rate of 48%, students can expect a moderate challenge in completing their degrees.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data on economic mobility for Southern Arkansas University is limited, but the average 10-year earnings for graduates stand at $42,386. This suggests a degree can lead to stable employment, although more data on mobility and success rates would provide clearer insights into long-term outcomes for graduates.

Prospective students should consider the net price of $14,027 and the median debt of $18,750 when planning their finances. Nearly half of the student body receives Pell Grants, indicating that the university supports low-income students. Those who thrive here often pursue majors in Humanities, Education, Business & Marketing, Health Professions, or Visual & Performing Arts, aligning their interests with practical career paths.

Rankings

How Southern Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation48%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$14KRetention66%Median Debt$19KPell Grant Rate48%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$13K$0-30K$13K$30-48K$14K$48-75K$19K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,960
In-State Tuition
$15,690
Out-of-State
$14,027
Avg Net Price
$18,750
Median Debt
48%
Pell Grant Rate
63%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$13,187
Family Income $0–$30K
$12,827
Family Income $30K–$48K
$13,790
Family Income $48K–$75K
$19,244
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,008
6 Years After Entry
$40,383
8 Years
$42,386
10 Years
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings
57%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,008 6yr $40,383 8yr $42,386 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.13
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
10.2%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 75%
Retention Rate 66%
SAT Average 1047
ACT Midpoint 22
SAT Range 875–1105
ACT Range 17–24
Full-Time Faculty 61%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,469
Diversity Index 0.54
First-Gen Students 42%

Top Programs

Humanities 24%
Education 15%
Business & Marketing 15%
Health Professions 7%
Visual & Performing Arts 4%
Computer Science & IT 4%
Physical Sciences 4%
Psychology 3%