Southern Arkansas University Tech Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a public certificate and vocational school in Camden, Arkansas, enrolling about 672 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,018 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,040. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,376 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,040
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,018 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 672 65.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.19%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 44.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,135
- Room & Board: $5,372 annual estimate
Southern Arkansas University Tech: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern Arkansas University Tech, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern Arkansas University Tech?
Southern Arkansas University Tech is located in Camden, AR (ZIP 71701-1906).
Is Southern Arkansas University Tech public or private?
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a Public institution.
How much does Southern Arkansas University Tech cost?
Published tuition: $5,040 in-state, $6,480 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,018.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,848 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,208 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,633 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,321 |
| $110,001+ | $17,294 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,160.
How big is Southern Arkansas University Tech?
Total enrollment: 672 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,135 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Tech?
150%-time completion rate: 62.19%.
First-year retention: 56.8%.
What do graduates of Southern Arkansas University Tech earn?
Median earnings: $31,841 six years after entry; $36,376 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,000.
42.07% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern Arkansas University Tech known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical Office Management/Administration (48 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (45 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (43 completions)
- 00.0300 (28 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (28 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (26 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (25 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (19 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (19 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern Arkansas University Tech a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 62.19%; median earnings $36,376 at 10 years; net price $9,018. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,040
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Arkansas University Tech was $5,040.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,018
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern Arkansas University Tech had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,018.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,072 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,018 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,160 4-Year In-State Tuition
$25,920 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,372 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,912 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$47,648 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern Arkansas University Tech.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern Arkansas University Tech was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern Arkansas University Tech in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,080 | $5,520 | $10,119 |
| 2014 | $4,677 | $6,117 | $8,112 |
| 2015 | $4,677 | $6,117 | $10,043 |
| 2016 | $4,677 | $6,117 | $10,451 |
| 2017 | $4,810 | $6,250 | $9,977 |
| 2018 | $4,977 | $6,417 | $13,209 |
| 2019 | $4,977 | $6,417 | $9,554 |
| 2020 | $4,571 | $6,417 | $8,042 |
| 2021 | $4,420 | $6,210 | $7,639 |
| 2022 | $4,519 | $4,519 | $4,084 |
| 2023 | $4,685 | $4,685 | $5,895 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern Arkansas University Tech reported total enrollment of about 672 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.9%), Black or African American (38.1%), and Two or More Races (11.3%). About 42.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern Arkansas University Tech in 2024 is 672 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,135 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
61.69% 100% Completion Time
62.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 61.69% of students graduating from Southern Arkansas University Tech completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical Office Management/Administration: 0% male / 100% female
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 98% male / 2% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 23% male / 77% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern Arkansas University Tech.
Return on Investment
$6,000 Median Student Debt
$36,376 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.49% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
908.43% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern Arkansas University Tech.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical Office Management/Administration: 48 completions
2. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 45 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Programs: 43 completions
4. 00.0300: 28 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 28 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 25 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 19 completions
9. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 19 completions
Most popular programs at Southern Arkansas University Tech.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern Arkansas University Tech graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern Arkansas University Tech from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,513
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,595
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a public institution located in Camden, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical Office Management/Administration, Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 672 students. Student body composition includes White (44.9%), Black or African American (38.1%), Two or More Races (11.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 62.19%. Approximately 42.07% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Camden, AR 71701-1906
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Southern Arkansas University Tech provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Arkansas University Tech located?
Southern Arkansas University Tech is located in Camden, AR.
How much does Southern Arkansas University Tech cost?
Reported tuition is $5,040 and average net price is $9,018 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,372 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern Arkansas University Tech?
Southern Arkansas University Tech reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,135 students, White (44.9%), Black or African American (38.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern Arkansas University Tech?
About 52.4% of students at Southern Arkansas University Tech are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southern Arkansas University Tech earn?
Median earnings are $31,841 six years after entry and $36,376 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Tech?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern Arkansas University Tech students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,000.
Is Southern Arkansas University Tech public or private?
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a public institution located in Camden, AR.
Is Southern Arkansas University Tech an HBCU?
No. Southern Arkansas University Tech is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern Arkansas University Tech a tribal college?
No. Southern Arkansas University Tech is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern Arkansas University Tech a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southern Arkansas University Tech does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.2%).
Is Southern Arkansas University Tech religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern Arkansas University Tech in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.