Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, ARPublicRank 883 of 1,732Traditional rank 581 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,823 |
| $30–48k | $15,172 |
| $48–75k | $15,686 |
| $75–110k | $19,378 |
| $110k+ | $18,896 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $9,680 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $9,820 |
| Change | $140 (+1.4%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $15,400 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $7,601 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +11.8% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 41% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 69% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 54% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 49% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,491 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $162 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $9,968 | $2,696 |
| Arkansas Tech University | $9,680 | $240 |
| Henderson State University | $9,017 | −$1,314 |
| Arkansas State University | $10,720 | $1,379 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $8,280 | −$1,398 |
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