Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Website: http://WWW.SAUMAG.EDU
Address: 100 E. University , Magnolia , Arkansas – 71753
Phone: (870) 235-4000
Type
Four or more years Public
Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s
Campus setting
Remote Town
Campus housing
Yes
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate Colleges–Diverse Fields
Athletics (football)
NCAA, Gulf South Conference
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Calendar system
Semester
Remedial services
Yes
Academic/career counseling service
Yes
Employment services for students
Yes
Placement services for completers
Yes
On-campus daycare
No
Distance learning
Yes
ROTC
No
Study abroad
No
Weekend/evening college
No
ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION
Application fee
$0
STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
Applicants
1,921
829
1,092
Percent admitted
73%
73%
73%
Admitted applicants who enrolled
45%
49%
41%
TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75
SAT Critical reading
350
540
SAT Math
400
630
SAT Writing
–
–
ACT Composite
17
24
ACT English
17
24
ACT Math
17
24
Secondary school GPA
Recommended
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Recommended
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Admissions test scores
Required
COST
EXPENSES
AMOUNT
In-state tuition
$4,800
Out-of-state tuition
$7,260
Books and supplies
$1,000
On-campus room and board
$4,250
On-campus other expenses
$3,900
FINANCIAL AID
TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
Financial aid
93%
–
Federal grant aid
47%
$3,602
State or local grant aid
25%
$1,724
Institutional grant aid
65%
–
Loan aid
44%
$4,259
STUDENT BODY
ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
Enrolled
3,118
38%
62%
Estimated undergraduates enrolled
2,679
Estimated graduates enrolled
443
Undergraduates 24 years old
–
Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
–
GRADUATION RATE
Total
31%
Men
21%
Women
40%
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
12%
Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
28%
Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
30%
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
In-state
$4,890
$5,224
$5,646
$6,066
7.4%
Out-of-state
$7,440
$7,534
$8,106
$8,706
7.4%
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$3,930
$4,100
$4,250
$5,080
19.5%
Other
$3,200
$3,400
$3,900
$4,134
6.0%
Off Campus
Room and board
$5,250
$5,250
$5,422
$5,748
6.0%
Other
$4,400
$4,700
$5,100
$5,406
6.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$3,600
$3,900
$4,300
$4,558
6.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$13,020
$13,724
$14,796
$16,280
10.0%
Off Campus
$15,540
$16,174
$17,168
$18,220
6.1%
Off Campus with Family
$9,490
$10,124
$10,946
$11,624
6.2%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$15,570
$16,034
$17,256
$18,920
9.6%
Off Campus
$18,090
$18,484
$19,628
$20,860
6.3%
Off Campus with Family
$12,040
$12,434
$13,406
$14,264
6.4%
Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
2,024
893
1,131
Percent admitted
74%
75%
73%
Percent admitted who enrolled
41%
44%
40%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
36
6%
ACT
583
94%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
410
540
SAT Math
470
560
ACT Composite
18
24
ACT English
17
25
ACT Math
17
24
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
1/1/1929 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1970 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1957 –
Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) – Associate degree programs
6/1/1971 –
Accredited