Southern Arkansas University Tech
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a 2-year community college featuring an emphasis on technical subjects. SAU Tech offers degree and certificate programs in 20 academic divisions and six associate degrees are available entirely online. In addition, SAU Tech is home to the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy offering courses in Environmental Health & Safety as well as several Water-related programs. For aspiring singers who wish to explore the performing arts, the SAU Tech Choir is open to both students and the community.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
943
Total Number of Undergrads
943
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,830 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $6,210 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $6,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
41%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,368
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,716
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,027
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
21%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,268
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,001
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$52
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
11
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,200
What Students Are Saying
SAU Tech is one of the best colleges in Arkansas. At SAU Tech you get a quality learning environment with great instructors to help you. SAU Tech also provides great learning resource centers and academic tutoring all free at your disposal.
Brittany from Bearden, AR
Good Campus.
Amazing Dorms.
Friendly People.
Amazing Dorms.
Friendly People.
Amanda from Fayetteville, AR
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