Southern Arkansas University Tech

www.sautech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,300

2023 Average Net Price

$6,257

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

939

49.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.2%

109 Graduates

About

Southern Arkansas University Tech is a higher education institution located in Calhoun County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Southern Arkansas University Tech were Medical Office Management (71 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (48 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (28 degrees).

In 2023, 652 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Arkansas University Tech. 47.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (298 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (254 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Arkansas University Tech is $3,300, which is $−4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Arkansas University Tech was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 157 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Arkansas University Tech is $3,300, which is $4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,257.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Southern Arkansas University Tech received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,300

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Arkansas University Tech was $3,300. The cost of tuition at Southern Arkansas University Tech is $−4,953 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$6,257

2023 Value

50.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Arkansas University Tech had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,257. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Arkansas University Tech grew by 50.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Arkansas University Tech (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

$6,919

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Arkansas University Tech was of $6,919 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 27.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Tech received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Arkansas University Tech (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 Tech was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 157 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.

Enrollment

Southern Arkansas University Tech had a total enrollment of 939 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Arkansas University Tech is 464 students and the part-time enrollment is 475. This means that 49.4% of students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Tech are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Arkansas University Tech, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.3% White, 36.4% Black or African American, 7.45% Two or More Races, 4.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.319% Asian, and 0.106% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Tech in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.7%), followed by White Female (25.5%) and White Male (25.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Arkansas University Tech in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 939 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Arkansas University Tech is 464 and the part-time enrollment is 475. This means that 49.4% of students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Tech are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

57%

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 Tech was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southern Arkansas University Tech had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
482 enrolled students
Black or African American
342 enrolled students
Two or More Races
70 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Arkansas University Tech is 51.3% White, 36.4% Black or African American, 7.45% Two or More Races, 4.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.319% Asian, and 0.106% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 30 fewer women than men received degrees from Southern Arkansas University Tech. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Arkansas University Tech is white (298 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (254 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Southern Arkansas University Tech is Medical Office Management (71 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (48 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (28 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Arkansas University Tech, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (101 degrees), and Precision Production (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Tech are Software developers (614,789 people), Other managers (172,151 people), Police officers (139,523 people), Computer occupations, all other (127,232 people), and Computer & information systems managers (116,603 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Arkansas University Tech in 2023 are Science Technologies (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (101 degrees), Precision Production (30 degrees), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (104 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Tech are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Southern Arkansas University Tech are Science Technologies (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (101 degrees), Precision Production (30 degrees), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (104 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Tech are Computer Systems Design (599,087 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (326,233 people), Elementary & secondary schools (126,415 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (116,872 people), and Insurance carriers (94,300 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 Tech.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Office Management
71 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
48 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Southern Arkansas University Tech was Medical Office Management with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Southern Arkansas University Tech according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

341

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

311

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 341 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Arkansas University Tech, which is 1.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (311).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Arkansas University Tech in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 9.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Arkansas University Tech in Medical Office Management, which is 25.7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% of students graduating from Southern Arkansas University Tech completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Arkansas University Tech is Female and Hispanic or Latino (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
298 degrees awarded
Black or African American
254 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Arkansas University Tech is white (298 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (254 degrees).

0.153% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
186 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
156 degrees awarded
White Female
112 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Arkansas University Tech is white male (186 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (156 degrees).

Operations

Southern Arkansas University Tech has an endowment valued at nearly $1.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 60.7k (5.06%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Southern Arkansas University Tech had a total salary expenditure of 20.2M. Southern Arkansas University Tech employs 58 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southern Arkansas University Tech are Female No academic rank (30), and Male No academic rank (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Arkansas University Tech are: Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

Endowment

$1.2M

2023 Endowment

4.05%

growth from 2022

Southern Arkansas University Tech has an endowment valued at about $1.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Arkansas University Tech grew 4.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.6M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.28M

2023 Salaries

2.21%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern Arkansas University Tech paid a median of $7.28M in salaries, which represents 36% of their overall expenditure ($20.2M) and a 2.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.49% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.75% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.81M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Arkansas University Tech paid a total of $2.81M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Arkansas University Tech was No academic rank with 58 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Arkansas University Tech were Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Arkansas University Tech was Female No academic rank with 30 employees, and Male No academic rank with 28 employees.

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

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