Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$9,018Average net price / year
62%Graduation rate
$36,376Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$6,000Median debt at graduation
672Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $5,040
- Out-of-state tuition
- $6,480
- Total cost of attendance
- $17,294
- Room & board
- $5,372
- Books & supplies
- $1,500
- Average net price
- $9,018
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $8,848
- $30–48k
- $9,208
- $48–75k
- $8,633
- $75–110k
- $11,321
- $110k+
- $17,294
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- First-year retention
- 57%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $31,841
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,376
- Median debt (graduates)
- $6,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 42%
- Students with federal loans
- 10%
Programs: what graduates earn
9 of 55 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 30 | $26,001 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 55 | $62,781 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 32 | $43,756 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 18 | $33,148 | $5,500 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 5 | $23,184 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $30,433 | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | $45,341 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | $36,348 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | $28,756 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 672
- Part-time
- 35%
- Women / men
- 56% / 44%
- White
- 45%
- Hispanic
- 5%
- Black
- 38%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $40,617 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.sautech.edu
- Also known as
- SAU Tech | SAUT
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 12% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 2% of degrees
- Education – 2% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 7% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 7% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Southern Arkansas University Tech cost?
The average net price after grants is $9,018 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $5,040 and the full cost of attendance is $17,294.
How much do Southern Arkansas University Tech graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $36,376 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
62% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.