GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$9,960
per year
In-State Tuition
64%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
Southern Arkansas University is an educational institution in Magnolia, AR. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
Jump to a section
Loading…
Planned credits remain visible. Choose a degree or program to estimate savings and study load. You can keep working on your roadmap while you decide.
This selection only changes the comparison on this page.
Savings unavailable: select a program with verified requirements.
20 of 20 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Digital Media & Content
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
3
Sports
2
Men’s teams
2
Women’s teams
Team Sports(3)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
Confirm current admission requirements with the school, including any program or transfer requirements.
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
One application considers freshmen for academic awards of $2,000-$12,000 a year by GPA and test score, granted as funds allow, so meeting a cutoff is no guarantee.
For students entering Fall 2027
Presidential Distinguished
Competitive$11,000–$12,000 per year
Renewable: Renews for 8 semesters with satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment.
One scholarship application for all academic awards. Early decision (Fall 2027 freshmen): January 15; priority deadline: March 1.
Awarded as funds allow; meeting the criteria does not guarantee an award. $12,000 a year living on campus, $11,000 a year living off campus. Requires ACT 30+ or SAT 1360+ and a 4.0+ cumulative GPA.
Presidential
Competitive$11,000 per year
Renewable: Renews for 8 semesters with satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment.
One scholarship application for all academic awards. Early decision (Fall 2027 freshmen): January 15; priority deadline: March 1.
Awarded as funds allow; meeting the criteria does not guarantee an award. Requires ACT 28+ or SAT 1300+ and a 3.75+ cumulative GPA.
Blue & Gold Excellence
Competitive$7,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Renews for 8 semesters with satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment.
One scholarship application for all academic awards. Early decision (Fall 2027 freshmen): January 15; priority deadline: March 1.
Awarded as funds allow; meeting the criteria does not guarantee an award. Either ACT 27+ or SAT 1260+, or a 3.75+ cumulative GPA.
Top 10% / Valedictorian / Salutatorian
Competitive$6,600 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Renews for 8 semesters with satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment.
One scholarship application for all academic awards. Early decision (Fall 2027 freshmen): January 15; priority deadline: March 1.
Awarded as funds allow; meeting the criteria does not guarantee an award. Requires a top 10% class rank and ACT 19-26 or SAT 990-1250.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,187
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$42,386
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Psychology Psychology | — | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Magnolia, Arkansas
Columbia County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
62 career paths
See how this school fits your career goals and CLEP savings plan.
Create free account →Every college has a net price calculator. It estimates what your family would actually pay after grants and scholarships, based on your own finances.
Open Southern Arkansas University's net price calculatorLink reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS 2024). Colleges sometimes move this page.
See official cost and aid data on College NavigatorIf the calculator link doesn't work, College Navigator, run by the U.S. Department of Education, shows this school's average net price.