PublicTownSouthern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, Arkansas 71753
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public town institution in Magnolia, Arkansas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1050.
A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,386 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,944.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •" Its first term began in January 1911, with its curriculum including only subjects at the secondary school level.
- •In 1925, the State Legislature authorized the school to add two years of college work and to change its name to Agricultural and Mechanical College, Third District (Magnolia A M).
- •The school continued to offer both high school and junior college courses until 1937, at which time the high school courses were discontinued.
- •In the fall of 1949, the Board of Trustees, exercising authority vested in it by the State Legislature, decided to develop the college as a four-year, degree-granting institution.
- •The Board authorized the addition of third-year college level courses to being with the fall semester of 1950.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1050
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (59)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
19
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AR state average