Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

https://www.saumag.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,200

2.56% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,164

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

66.6%

2,936 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,127

63.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40.8%

349 Graduates

About

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Columbia County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus were General Computer & Information Sciences (521 degrees awarded), Teacher Education & Professional Development (101 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees).

In 2023, 1,962 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. 53.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,018 degrees), 4.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (251 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $7,200, which is $−17,375 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 954 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $7,200, which is $17,375 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,164.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Southern Arkansas University Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,200

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was $7,200. The cost of tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $−17,375 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,164

2023 Value

0.768%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,164. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus grew by 0.768%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,809

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was of $7,809 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.82% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.02% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 954 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus received 2,936 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.686% annual growth. Out of those 2,936 applicants, 1,955 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,127 students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in 2023. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 40.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,955

Accepted Out of 2,936

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was 66.6% (1,955 admissions from 2,936 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 63.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.686%, while admissions grew by 5.39%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus had a total enrollment of 5,127 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 3,247 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,880. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.2% White, 19% Black or African American, 4.6% Two or More Races, 3.78% Hispanic or Latino, 0.624% Asian, 0.566% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.039% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and Black or African American Female (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (9.7%), followed by White Male (4.17%) and Black or African American Female (3.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,127 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 3,247 and the part-time enrollment is 1,880. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southern Arkansas University Main Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,675 enrolled students
Black or African American
972 enrolled students
Two or More Races
236 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 52.2% White, 19% Black or African American, 4.6% Two or More Races, 3.78% Hispanic or Latino, 0.624% Asian, 0.566% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.039% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (0.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 144 more women than men received degrees from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is white (1,018 degrees awarded). There were 4.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (251 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is General Computer & Information Sciences (521 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education & Professional Development (101 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (547 degrees awarded), Education (375 degrees), and Agriculture (51 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,529,403 people), Software developers (641,239 people), Secondary school teachers (511,526 people), Other managers (274,899 people), and Education administrators (267,681 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (547 degrees awarded), Education (375 degrees), Agriculture (51 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (365 degrees), and Physical Sciences (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (547 degrees awarded), Education (375 degrees), Agriculture (51 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (365 degrees), and Physical Sciences (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (2,869,040 people), Computer Systems Design (657,242 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (448,824 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (283,042 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (138,661 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

Most Common (2023)

General Computer & Information Sciences
521 degrees awarded
Teacher Education & Professional Development
101 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
67 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was General Computer & Information Sciences with 521 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

909

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,053

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 909 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, which is 0.863 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,053).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 392 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.53 times more than the 155 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 224 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in General Studies, which is 1.59 times more than the 141 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,018 degrees awarded
Black or African American
251 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is white (1,018 degrees awarded). There were 4.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (251 degrees).

0.255% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
628 degrees awarded
White Male
390 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
163 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is white female (628 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (390 degrees).

Operations

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $56M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.33M (2.38%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 80.9M. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus employs 50 Associate professors, 45 Assistant professors and 39 Instructors. Most academics at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are Male Associate professor (25), Female Assistant professor (25), and Female Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 75 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 42 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Endowment

$56M

2023 Endowment

10.6%

decline from 2022

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $56M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus declined 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.27M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.8M

2023 Salaries

3.66%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus paid a median of $30.8M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($80.9M) and a 3.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.96% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.55% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11M

Instructional Salaries

158

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus paid a total of $11M to 158 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

75 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus were Associate professor with 50 employees, Assistant professor with 45 employees, and Instructor with 39 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus was Male Associate professor with 25 employees, Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

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