by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Southern Arkansas University Main Campus degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Southern Arkansas University Main Campus measures up.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is ranked #1,520 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Arkansas, it ranks #32 of 47 for value.
Among the majors Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Visual & Performing Arts | #6 of 15 |
| Other Visual Art | #6 of 15 |
| Other Physics | #16 of 34 |
| Agricultural Business | #20 of 41 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | #31 of 54 |
| Teacher Education | #31 of 54 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | #42 of 82 |
| Physics | #76 of 188 |
| Physical Sciences | #76 of 188 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #91 of 252 |
Read the full Southern Arkansas University Main Campus value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is ranked #15 out of #50 in Arkansas for quality and #32 out of #47 for Arkansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus financial aid page to be sure.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is ranked #1,520 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus costs about $15,881. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $63,523 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $24,932 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,027 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,881 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $63,523 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Southern Arkansas University Main Campus net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southern Arkansas University Main Campus degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $99,728 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,523 | #1,520 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,108 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $99,728 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,523 | #32 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,108 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,823 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,172 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,686 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,378 |
| Over $110K | $18,896 |
About 83% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,430 per year. Get more details on the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Southern Arkansas University Main Campus cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.