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 8 semesters | Composite ACT score of 30 or above (or SAT equivalent) or has been named a National Merit or a National Achievement finalist or semi-finalist. | Based on other aid, $5,500/semester |
| University 8 semesters | Composite ACT score of 27-29 (or SAT equivalent). | Based on other aid, $4,500/semester |
| Blue and Gold 8 semesters | Composite ACT score of 24-26 (or SAT equivalent). | Based on other aid, $3,300/semester |
| Valedictorian/ Salutatorian 8 semesters | Valedictorian or salutatorian of his/her graduating class, eligible to apply and composite ACT score of 19-23 | Based on other aid, $3,300/semester |
| Top 10% 8 semesters | Top 10% of graduating class, eligible to apply and composite ACTscore of 19-23 | Based on other aid, $3,300/semester |
| Leadership Incentive Award 4 semesters | 3.25 GPA, 20-23 Composite ACT, and recommended as a leader by a high school principal, counselor, teacher, etc. – limited number, competitive | Based on other aid, $3,300/semester |
| Achievement Award 8 semesters | Composite ACT score of 21-23 | Based on other aid, $1,000/semester |
| 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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