Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAUT)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	160
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Camden, Arkansas, SAUT is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southern Arkansas University Tech is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southern Arkansas University Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, SAUT emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at SAUT is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at SAUT suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,420

Cost of attendance at Southern Arkansas University Tech in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,210

Cost of attendance at Southern Arkansas University Tech in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Southern Arkansas University Tech received on average $9,475 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,475

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	111	62%	$5,911	$656,094
Other Federal Grant	163	92%	$6,184	$1,008,072
State Grant/Scholarships	80	45%	$4,477	$358,148
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	64	36%	$2,931	$187,610
Total Grant & Scholarships	164	92%	$9,475	$1,553,830

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern Arkansas University Tech students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern Arkansas University Tech students is 47.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.4%.

47.9%

African American 40.8% 20 students
white 49.4% 43 students
hispanic 42.9% 3 students
Mixed Race 63.2% 12 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern Arkansas University Tech provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern Arkansas University Tech offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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