ROTC at Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Southern Arkansas University. The nearest host schools are Grambling State University (Army, 61 mi), Louisiana Tech University (Air Force, 63 mi) and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Army, 96 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Southern Arkansas University
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Southern Arkansas University. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 875–1,105 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–24 |
| Test policy | Tests required |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,960 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,690 |
| Average net price | $14,027 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Southern Arkansas University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Southern Arkansas University has 2,708 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Southern Arkansas University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Southern Arkansas University: FAQ
Does Southern Arkansas University have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Southern Arkansas University. The nearest host schools are Grambling State University (Army, 61 mi), Louisiana Tech University (Air Force, 63 mi) and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Army, 96 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Southern Arkansas University?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Grambling State University (Army, 61 mi), Louisiana Tech University (Air Force, 63 mi) and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Army, 96 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Southern Arkansas University.
School links and location
These links belong to Southern Arkansas University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
saumag.edu
- Admissions
web.saumag.edu
- Apply
web.saumag.edu
- Financial aid
web.saumag.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Magnolia, AR 71753
IPEDS UNITID: 107983
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