
Magnolia, AR
Open Admissions
Graduation
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public four-year institution located in Magnolia, Arkansas. With an enrollment of approximately 2,865 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 67%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 46%. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,386 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,944 per year.
Acceptance Rate
67%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
46%
Enrollment
2,865
Total students
Median Earnings
$42,386
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,820
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,400
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,944
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
910–1155
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
17 – 23
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
910
Median
1020
75th
1155
SAT Math
25th
460
Median
520
75th
590
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
22
75th
23
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$63,776
10-Year Earnings
$423,860
ROI Multiple
6.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students