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Magnolia, AR · LIttle Rock, AR
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Arkansas Grantham | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,027/yr | $8,370/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,187/yr | $8,384/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,750 | $21,956 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,827/yr | $7,973/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,790/yr | $9,938/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,654/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,244/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $199/mo | $233/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,911/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $7,911/yr | $8,704/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $0/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,682/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,951/yr | $15,318/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,960/yr | $8,520/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $15,690/yr | $8,520/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 48% | 72% |
| Students taking federal loans | 63% | 73% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 75% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 875–1105 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1047 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–24 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–23 · Math 16–22 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 2,936 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 1,955 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 797 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 41% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 7% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 100% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Required | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 43% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 30% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,386/yr | $63,496/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,370–$61,851 | $34,734–$91,829 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 46% | 20% |
| White students graduating | 53% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 37% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 51% |
| Asian students graduating | 78% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,008/yr | $26,870/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 65% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 34% | 17% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 40% | 8.3% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 6% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,383/yr | $33,429/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 31% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 35% · Engineering Technologies 22% · Computer & Information Sciences 16% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 14% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 7% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $67,213/yr | Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians — $87,606/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.7% | 38% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,708 | 2,833 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,648 | 2,808 |
| Average professor pay | $7,469/mo | $6,141/mo |
| Full-time professors | 61% | 31% |
| Fully online | No | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Distance Education Accrediting Commission |
| Median family income | $29,946 | $12,855 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Magnolia, AR | LIttle Rock, AR |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1909 | 1951 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Men | 42% | 34% |
| Women | 58% | 66% |
| White students | 63% | 39% |
| Black students | 23% | 35% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| Asian students | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1% | 12% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 59% |
| Part-time students | 4.4% | 59% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.7% | 95% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,019/yr | $1,908/yr |
| Endowment | $63.2M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,141 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,384/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $3,760/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Other academic year |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 14 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 465 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.0M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $6.7M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $6.7M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $22,232 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.