Southern Arkansas University's published cost of attendance is $24,951. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $13,187, middle-income families pay around $13,790, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,244.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,951 |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,690 |
| Room and Board | $7,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,924 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,027 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,187 |
| $30–48k | $12,827 |
| $48–75k | $13,790 |
| $75–110k | $15,654 |
| $110k+ | $19,244 |
Southern Arkansas University's published cost of attendance is $24,951. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $13,187, middle-income families pay around $13,790, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,244. Azimuth ranks Southern Arkansas University Main Campus #184 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Southern Arkansas University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution's affordability positioning reflects both its public-tuition structure and the aid reach available to qualifying students. Families should review the financial aid page ↗ for current aid policies and application requirements. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,771; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,008, median federal debt of $18,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $212 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Southern Arkansas University earn median 4-year earnings of $49,008, placing Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the 9.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,006 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the 41.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southern Arkansas University Main Campus #1192 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's concentration in business and applied fields. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 87 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $47,979, performing at 0.7x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 54 students with median 4-year earnings of $40,843, while Kinesiology and Biology, General round out the top programs with 48 and 34 graduates respectively. These programs anchor the institution's economic profile and connect students to stable career pathways in the region.
