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Southern Arkansas University Tech, also known as SAU Tech, is a public community college located in Camden, Arkansas, United States. It was established on April 5, 1967 as Southwest Technical Institute. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. SAU Tech also provides several technical certificates and other professional programs.
Southern Arkansas University Tech’s athletics department sponsors several athletics teams which participate in various intramural sports. The campus is also home to a basketball court. There are several student clubs and organizations in the campus. Some of them are Allied Health Students Club (AHSC), Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM), National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), and Phi Beta Lambda (PBL).
Southern Arkansas University Tech can be found in Camden, AR (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Southern Arkansas University Tech.
The most common majors at the school are in security and law enforcement.
Southern Arkansas University Tech is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 2,111 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Southern Arkansas University Tech.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Arkansas University Tech
100 Carr Road
Camden, AR 71701-1906
General Phone: (870) 574-4500
http://www.sautech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 351 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire services administration, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 112 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics and Repair | 46 | aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, computer repair |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | engineering technician, computer systems tech, hazardous materials tech, environmental engineering tech, industrial tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, water quality and recycling tech, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 36 | computer science, computer and media applications, computer networking, computer support, computer applications programming, network management |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education and Teaching | 16 | teacher ed, instructional media design, middle school teaching |
| Business and Management | 14 | business management, logistics, purchasing and contract management |
| Office and Administration | 11 | office management, office data entry |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child care provider |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | health service and sciences |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
| Construction Trades | 0 | building inspection and management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 0 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Arkansas University Tech in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 341 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 203 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 112 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Southern Arkansas University Tech had a total enrollment of 2,111 students (1,347 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 51% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 94% |
| Rhode Island | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 28 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Southern Arkansas University Tech offers campus housing for 40 of its 1,347 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Camden, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,260 |
| Room and board | $ 3,250 |
| Room charge | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Arkansas University Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 773800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $46,555 | 3 | $49,999 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $46,555 | 3 | $49,999 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $42,681 | 11 | $40,440 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $42,681 | 11 | $40,440 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Arkansas University Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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