Southern Arkansas University Tech: Review & Facts

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Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small two-year, public school with 770 students enrolled. This college was established in 1967 and is the only school located in Camden, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
33
Fair
At Southern Arkansas University Tech you can receive your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Southern Arkansas University Tech follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Industrial Technologies, Nursing, Welding, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
56%
Bad
The student retention rate at Southern Arkansas University Tech is low at 56% (below Arkansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Tech is low: 44%. About 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Southern Arkansas University Tech is good, 9:1. Learn more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$6,100
Low
Average tuition costs are very low - about $4,700 a year. The additional fees at Southern Arkansas University Tech (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,400; this comes to $6,100 per academic year.

Read the details about Southern Arkansas University Tech additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Southern Arkansas University Tech is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Southern Arkansas University Tech and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (870) 574-4500 or check Southern Arkansas University Tech Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Southern Arkansas University Tech offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southern Arkansas University Tech, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Southern Arkansas University Tech provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 200 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $4,000 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Southern Arkansas University Tech appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southern Arkansas University Tech Location and Maps



Post Address: Southern Arkansas University Tech, 6415 Spellman Road, Camden, Arkansas 71701-1906, USA
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