The cost calculator below is an estimate of cost for one semester based on the criteria provided. View a complete list of fees and tuition rates.
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How many hours would you like to use to estimate your cost per semester?
University courses are offered, billed, and awarded in units called hours. Each hour represents an hour spent in that course weekly. Please note, based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
Based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
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How many hours would you like to use to estimate your cost per semester?
University courses are offered, billed, and awarded in units called hours. Each hour represents an hour spent in that course weekly. The average for undergraduate is 15, while 12 is considered full-time. Please note, based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
Based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
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How many hours would you like to use to estimate your cost per semester?
University courses are offered, billed, and awarded in units called hours. Each hour represents an hour spent in that course weekly. Please note, based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
Based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
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How many hours would you like to use to estimate your cost per semester?
University courses are offered, billed, and awarded in units called hours. Each hour represents an hour spent in that course weekly. Please note, based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
Based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
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How many hours would you like to use to estimate your cost per semester?
University courses are offered, billed, and awarded in units called hours. Each hour represents an hour spent in that course weekly. Please note, based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
Based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
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How many hours would you like to use to estimate your cost per semester?
University courses are offered, billed, and awarded in units called hours. Each hour represents an hour spent in that course weekly. Please note, based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
Based on the information you have provided, your mandatory fees have been calculated and added to your estimated total below.
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Housing
SAU offers a variety of on-campus housing options for students. From residential learning communities to apartments for families, SAU has a place to fit everyone's needs.
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Meal Plan / Board Options
Students living in residence halls and apartments must choose a board plan.
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Housing Options
Please note, some housing options may be limited and will be assigned based by housing staff once a student has completed application to the University, as well as the housing application and housing deposit. All prices are per semester, with the exception of University Village lease agreements. Summer pricing is also available.
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Commuter Meal Plan / Board Options
Off-campus students are not required to purchase a meal plan.
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Do you qualify for an academic scholarship at SAU?
A large percent of SAU students qualify for and receive financial aid, including grants, scholarships and student loans. While it is difficult to estimate the amount any given student may receive based on their financial needs, many students also qualify for academic and performance scholarships. Please review the table below and select the scholarship for which you qualify to include these funds in your estimated overall cost.
Scholarships in the table below are for first-time incoming freshmen. A limited number of competitive scholarships are available for returning and non-traditional students, but they are not included in the cost calculator estimates below. Learn more about SAU scholarships.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Award |
| Presidential Distinguished | ACT: 30+, SAT: 1360-1600 OR GPA: 4.0+ | $11,000/year 8 semesters |
| Blue and Gold Excellence | ACT: 27-29, SAT: 1260-1350 OR GPA: 3.75 to 3.99 | $7,000/year 8 semesters |
| SAU Success | ACT: 24-26, SAT: 1160-1250 OR GPA: 3.50 to 3.74 | $4,000/year 8 semesters |
| Scholastic Merit | ACT: 21-23, SAT: 1060-1150 OR GPA: 3.25 to 3.49 | $3,000/year 8 semesters |
| Achievement Award | ACT: 18-20, SAT: 960-1050 OR GPA: 3.00 to 3.24 | $2,000/year 8 semesters |
| Valedictorian/ Salutatorian/Top 10% | Top 10% of his/her graduating class and 19-26 ACT or 990-1250 SAT | $6,600/year 8 semesters |
| Leadership Incentive Award | 3.25+ GPA, 20-22 ACT or 1030-1150 SAT and recommended as a leader – competitive and limited number available. Two letters of recommendation and resume are required. Selections made after March 1. | $6,600/year 4 semesters |
| Mulerider Scholarship – limited number, competitive | 3.25 GPA, letters of recommendation | $3,000/year 8 semesters |
| Honors College | 21-36 ACT or 1060-1600 SAT | $600/year 8 semesters |
| Art, Music, Theatre | Required cumulative grade point average in high school (2.50 for art and 2.00 for music and theatre), audition for faculty member in the area of the student’s talent, and full-time enrollment. | Variable – recipients may only receive one performance scholarship |
| Arkansas Academic Challenge 8 semesters | Criteria determined by ADHE. Call 1-800-54-STUDY or visit www.adhe.edu | Variable by year |
Early decision deadline for academic scholarships effective for first-time freshmen beginning fall 2023 is January 15. Priority deadline is March 1, unless funds are depleted prior to this date. Each award has a limited number available. Grade point is cumulative and will be accepted on a six-semester high school transcript or later. ACT/SAT based scholarship awards require a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. Note: See website for retention, renewal and other criteria. University academic scholarships are not stackable. Superscoring will be considered.
Retention criteria for all incoming freshman scholarships (excluding Arkansas Academic Challenge and Art, Music, and Theater Scholarships) include: 30 hours with a 2.75 GPA each year. Must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours each semester. Complete 27 hours with a 2.75 GPA by the end of the spring semester for the first year. Complete 30 hours with a 2.75 cumulative each year thereafter (summer classes at SAU may help meet deficiencies each year). At the end of each fall semester, you must have earned a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA to continue receiving the scholarship the following semester.
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Students from neighboring states may qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver,
significantly reducing their overall cost to attend SAU. Learn more.
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Estimated Cost
The final estimated cost for one semester is:
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