Division II · Great American Conference
Southern Arkansas University · Cost & aid
Magnolia, AR · Town · Public · Master's university · the Muleriders · Website ↗
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$31,220
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$25,640
In-state
on campus
$14,164
Average net price
upper half for affordability in Division II
$791k
Athletic aid, women's
$5,419 per roster spot
$1.2M
Athletic aid, men's
$3,879 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $31,220 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$791,319
- Per roster spot$5,419 across 146 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$1,221,957
- Per roster spot$3,879 across 315 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$10k / $12k
- Tuition & fees$9,820 in-state · $15,400 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division II schools; every list Southern Arkansas University is on.
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