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.
Scholarship | Eligibility | Award |
Presidential Distinguished | 3.25 GPA, 30-36 ACT or 1360-1600 SAT or has been named a National Merit or a National Achievement finalist or semifinalist | $11,000/year 8 semesters |
Presidential | 3.00 GPA, 30-36 ACT or 1360-1600 SAT or has been named a National Merit or a National Achievement finalist or semifinalist | $10,000/year 8 semesters |
University Excellence | 3.25 GPA, 27-29 ACT or 1260-1350 SAT | $9,000/year 8 semesters |
University | 3.00 GPA, 27-29 ACT or 1260 – 1350 SAT | $8,000/year 8 semesters |
Blue and Gold Scholar | 3.25 GPA, 25-26 ACT or 1200-1250 SAT | $6,600/year 8 semesters |
Blue and Gold | 3.00 GPA, 25-26 ACT or 1200-1250 SAT | $6,000/year 8 semesters |
SAU Collegiate | 3.25 GPA, 23-24 ACT or 1130-1190 SAT | $5,000/year 8 semesters |
SAU Success | 3.00 GPA, 23-24 ACT or 1130-1190 SAT | $4,000/year 8 semesters |
Scholastic Merit | 3.25 GPA, 19-22 ACT or 990-1120 SAT | $3,000/year 8 semesters |
Valedictorian/ Salutatorian/Top 10% | Top 10% of his/her graduating class and 19-23 ACT or 990-1150 SAT | $6,600/year 8 semesters |
Leadership Incentive Award | 3.25 GPA, 20-23 Composite ACT, and recommended as a leader by a high school principal, counselor, teacher, etc. – limited number, competitive | $6,600/year 4 semesters |
Mulerider Scholarship | 3.25 GPA, letters of recommendation | $3,000/year 8 semesters |
Achievement Award 8 semesters | 21-36 ACT or 1060-1600 SAT | $2,000/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 |
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Getting Started
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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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