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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Computer Science Programs

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution located in Magnolia, AR. A Remote Town provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

Contact information for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753
Phone:	8702354000
Website:	www.saumag.edu/
Admissions:	web.saumag.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	web.saumag.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

You can apply to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus online at: https://web.saumag.edu/admissions/apply/

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

This is what Southern Arkansas University Main Campus requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 75%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 35% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 100% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 565. Math scores were between 425 and 540.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 875 to 1105. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranged between 17 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,009	755	75%
Women	1,673	1,265	76%

Can I Afford Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

The average net price after aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is $15,944. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,380
In-State Fees	$2,580
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,110
Out-of-State Fees	$2,580
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,960
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,690

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 24% of students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus receive some form of financial aid (783 students).

Nearly 85% of students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,430 per student.

48% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,774.

Student Loan Debt

63% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,921 per year.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,544 students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,865 undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	25
Black or African American	610
Hispanic	157
White	1,859
American Indian/Alaska Native	17
Two or More Races	148
Non-Resident	37

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Arkansas	505
Texas	135
Louisiana	50
Oklahoma	12
California	1

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduate Student Diversity

1,903 of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	310
Hispanic	28
White	706
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	36
Non-Resident	804

Online Learning at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,748 undergraduate students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus took at least one online class — of those, 548 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 690 students took at least one online class and 935 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

The following computer science degree programs are offered by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	37	598	—	635
Information Science/Studies	—	—	—	2
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.