Southern Arkansas University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
2,865
Men / Women
42% / 58%
White
59%
Black
21%
Hispanic
6%
Mixed
4%
Asian
1%
International
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
27%
Education
17%
Engineering, Computing & Math
17%
Life & Natural Sciences
17%
Arts
5%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,960
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$15,690
Est. In-State Cost
$12,884
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$20,297
10-Year ROI
$116,000
ROI Percentile
31th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
66%
4-Year Graduation Rate
34%
6-Year Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-Out Rate
28%
Weather
Comfortable Days
95 (20th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,750 (74th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (77th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
35%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_required
Submitted Test Scores
100%
SAT Range
875
–
1,105
ACT Range
17
–
24
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver College of Health Sciences | 139 | 33% / 67% | 2% | $70,852 | |
| Biology | 23 — | 35% / 65% | 4% | — | |
| Exercise Science | 23 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | — | |
| Nursing | 31 — | 13% / 87% | 3% | $90,049 | |
| Public Health | 9 — | 22% / 78% | 0% | — | |
| Sport Management | 22 — | 86% / 14% | 5% | — | |
| Psychology | 31 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $51,656 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 221 | 60% / 40% | 2% | $49,690 | |
| Computer Science | 37 — | 92% / 8% | 3% | — | |
| General Engineering | 26 — | 88% / 12% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 3 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Physics | 24 +1 | 83% / 17% | 4% | — | |
| Chemistry | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 12% | — | |
| Agribusiness | 45 +1 | 42% / 58% | 0% | — | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | |||||
| Criminal Justice | 20 +1 | 60% / 40% | 0% | $49,690 | |
| Criminology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| English | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 14% | — | |
| General Studies | 28 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| History | 4 +1 | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| History and Political Science | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Social Work | 9 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Fine and Applied Arts | 46 | 41% / 59% | 4% | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | — | |
| Journalism | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 17% | — | |
| Studio Art | 18 +1 | 22% / 78% | 6% | — | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13 +3 | 69% / 31% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 113 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $52,294 | |
| Physical Education | 8 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 10 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 75 — | 1% / 99% | 0% | $52,294 | |
| Middle School Education | 20 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | $52,294 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker College of Business | 99 | 62% / 38% | 3% | $60,170 | |
| Accounting | 15 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| General Business | 84 +2 | 61% / 39% | 4% | $60,170 |