Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

What is the cost of studying for a year at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $7,380 for Arkansas residents and $13,110 for out-of-state students. Required fees were $2,580 for either group. Adding tuition and required fees gives $9,960 for a resident or $15,690 for a nonresident; neither figure is a complete annual cost of attendance.

• Arkansas-resident undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $9,960.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $15,690.
• Reported part-time undergraduate tuition per credit hour, before applicable fees: $246 in-state or $437 out-of-state.

A full budget must also account for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Living at home can change housing costs without eliminating transportation expenses. SAU's published cost-of-attendance budget for the relevant aid year is the appropriate place to compare those categories; students should not add a housing charge to a budget that already includes it.

Net price is different from sticker price because it reflects grant and scholarship aid for the population being measured. Reported average net price was $12,827 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $15,654 for those from families earning $75,001-$110,000. These are group averages, not personalized quotes. Reported aid participation was high, but 63% of students received student loans; loans reduce an immediate bill while creating a future repayment obligation. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, along with Arkansas aid, SAU scholarships, and applicable military or veteran education benefits. Award conditions and deadlines should be checked for the student's aid year.

What are the work-study opportunities at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

SAU students may be able to combine study with paid work, including campus jobs and Federal Work-Study positions for those who qualify. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through a job, not a grant automatically credited in full to a tuition bill; an award does not itself guarantee a position.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA and follow SAU's financial-aid and student-employment instructions for finding openings. Other part-time jobs may not require Work-Study eligibility. Applicants should compare the expected hours, pay schedule, and work location with their class timetable. An internship serves a different purpose - academic or career experience - and may be paid or unpaid depending on the placement and program.

SAU reports career-center services including individual career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job listings, job fairs, and employer recruitment. Those services can help students explore a major or prepare an application; they should not be mistaken for a promise of placement.