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$9,960
per year
In-State Tuition
64%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$4,980 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,968 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,944 saved
20 of 20 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
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
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
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
CLEP Savings at Southern Arkansas University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $332 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $4,980
8 exams
24 credits
Save $7,968
14 exams
42 credits
Save $13,944
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$4,980 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,968 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,944 saved
⚠️ 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
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