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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$9,820
Out-of-state tuition
$15,400
Average net price
$15,944
Attendance cost
$24,721
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
Tuition
Per semester: $7,700
Annual: $15,400
Room and board
Per semester: $3,801
Annual: $7,601
Books and supplies
Per semester: $800
Annual: $1,600
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $3,310
Annual: $6,619
Attendance cost
Per semester: $12,361
Annual: $24,721
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$61,600
Four-year attendance estimate
$98,884
Four-year average net price
$63,776
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $9,820 and out-of-state tuition is $15,400. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Southern Arkansas University Main Campus as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$7,601
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$7,601
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,600
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$6,619
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$24,721
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus pays approximately $15,944 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Arkansas average of $14,015 and below the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
66.59%
SAT Average
1,050
ACT Range
17-23
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 66.59%. This means approximately 666 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,865 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
66.59%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$9,820
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$15,400
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$24,721
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$15,944
State avg: $14,015. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
44.60%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
66.68%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$15,400
Room and board
$7,601
Books and supplies
$1,600
Other expenses
$6,619
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$24,721
Average net price
$15,944
Average aid coverage
36%
$8,777 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus pays approximately $15,944 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Arkansas average of $14,015 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Arkansas and national averages.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus net price
$15,944
Arkansas average
$14,015
National average
$17,506
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $15,400 and average net price at $15,944. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$15,400
Current net price
$15,944
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
46.50%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$42,386
Undergraduates
2,865
10-Year Median Earnings - Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
Undergraduates
2,865
Completion rate
46.50%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
44.60%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
66.68%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 44.60% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 66.68% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
44.60%
Federal loan rate
66.68%
Students with any loan
79.41%
Average net price
$15,944
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$12,500
Median completer debt
$18,750
Median monthly payment
$199
Federal loan rate
66.68%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$55,990,064
Faculty salary field
$7,371
Tuition revenue per FTE
$8,554
Instructional spend per FTE
$6,759
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is listed at 100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Address
100 E. University
Magnolia, AR 71753
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Southern Arkansas University Main Campus with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 66.59%
- Tuition
- $15,400
- Net price
- $15,944
- 10-yr earnings
- $42,386
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $73,975
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $73,827
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- $8,280
- Net price
- $9,325
- 10-yr earnings
- $63,496
- Accept. rate
- 100.00%
- Tuition
- $13,593
- Net price
- $34,755
- 10-yr earnings
- $62,244
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Kansas University Tuition?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $15,400. In-state tuition is $9,820. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's average net price?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's average net price in the local dataset is $15,944. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Southern Arkansas University Main Campus fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
What is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 66.59%.
How much is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus tuition?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $15,400.
What is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's average net price?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's average net price in the local dataset is $15,944.
What is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $42,386 for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accredited?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
The local dataset lists 2,865 undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
What percentage of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the local dataset is 44.60%.
What is the federal loan rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
The federal loan rate for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the local dataset is 66.68%.
Where should I verify Southern Arkansas University Main Campus data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or the latest official federal education data.