Southern Arkansas University Tech
Southern Arkansas University Tech is one of the twenty-two public 2-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in a rural area, in Camden.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,010 students attend the school. Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.SAU Tech's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,240, and fees were $1,570. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,680 and $1,570 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students1,010 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
The Southern Arkansas University Tech Nursing Program is a program approved by the Arkansas State Nursing Board. The program offers in class instruction in theory and clinical experience.
The practical Nursing program is offered every year with classes beginning in July for graduation in May of the following year.
Admission Requirements:
- A high school diploma or equivalent GED
- Official copy of college(s) transcripts (if applicable)
- Immunizations Record, with proof of 2 measles & 1 rubella shot or 2 MMR shots.
- ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, or SAT scores
- The TEAS V test will be given every Wednesday January 11 through March 7th, 8:30 a.m. at SAU
Applications are accepted from January to March.
Successful applicants into the Practical Nursing Program will be required to submit to a criminal background check before admission. A state and federal criminal background check will be performed before graduation as persons convicted of crimes may or may not be eligible to sit for the state licensure exam.
A mandatory drug screen will be performed through the Ouachita County Medical Center before admission and students will be required to submit a current Arkansas Health card to the Nursing Office.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 26 |
| Certificate | 3 | 31 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 92 miles radius of Southern Arkansas University Tech
|
South Arkansas Community College
29 miles away |
|
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
50 miles away |
|
College of the Ouachitas
52 miles away |
|
Southeast Arkansas College
57 miles away |
|
National Park College
65 miles away |
|
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
78 miles away |
|
Texarkana College
79 miles away |
|
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
83 miles away |
|
Louisiana Delta Community College
88 miles away |
|
Bossier Parish Community College
92 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
|
Black River Technical College
offers 1 nursing programs |
|
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
offers 1 nursing programs |
|
Arkansas State University Mid-South
offers 1 nursing programs |
|
Southeast Arkansas College
offers 3 nursing programs |
|
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville
offers 3 nursing programs |
|
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
offers 1 nursing programs |
|
Northeast Mississippi Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
|
SOWELA Technical Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
|
Connors State College
offers 2 nursing programs |
|
Redlands Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1980 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | -- |
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 | $108/credit | |
| In State Students | $108/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $156/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
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 | $4,860 | $4,860 | $7,020 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,560 | $7,560 | $10,920 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $19,500 |
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, 91% of Southern Arkansas University Tech's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 61% | $4,664 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $1,721 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $1,927 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $3,099 |
| Federal Student Loans | 35% | $4,387 |
| Private Loans | -- | $10,000 |
$12,609
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,680 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,231 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,808 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,844 |
| Over $110,000-- |
Calculate your net price
Student Population
1,010
Undergrads
0
Graduates
523
Women
487
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
57% |
|
Black/African American |
34% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Reviews (0)
If you are a current or former student of this school, please help out prospective students by sharing your experience with the school. We also welcome faculty members and staff members to leave a review and answer students questions.
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.
