Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is one of the eleven public 4-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in Magnolia town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,643 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 870 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 574 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 66%). Every year 36% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,840, and fees were $1,506. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $10,650 and $1,506 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students4,643 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11 | 47 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 111 miles radius of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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Texas A&M University-Texarkana
52 miles away |
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Henderson State University
59 miles away |
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Grambling State University
61 miles away |
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Louisiana Tech University
63 miles away |
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Louisiana State University-Shreveport
66 miles away |
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University of Arkansas at Monticello
85 miles away |
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
86 miles away |
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
96 miles away |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
107 miles away |
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
111 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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Arkansas State University-Main Campus
offers 8 nursing programs |
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Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Arkansas State University-Newport
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Arkansas Tech University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Delaware State University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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East Arkansas Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Henderson State University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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National Park College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1929 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1971 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2006 - Current |
Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1140 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $228/credit | |
| In State Students | $228/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $355/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $285/credit | |
| In State Students | $285/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $425/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,260 | $10,260 | $15,975 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,960 | $15,960 | $24,850 |
| BSN | 125 | $28,500 | $28,500 | $44,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $14,250 | $14,250 | $21,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,648 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $1,714 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $1,241 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $6,285 |
| Federal Student Loans | 62% | $5,282 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $6,633 |
$12,333
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,389 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,692 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,355 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,653 |
| Over $110,000$15,774 |
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Student Population
3,475
Undergrads
1,168
Graduates
2,488
Women
2,155
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
58% |
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Black/African American |
23% |
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Non-resident alien |
14% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.
