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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus women's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Great American Conference from Magnolia, Arkansas. Led by head coach Darrick Matthews, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus pairs a 75% acceptance rate with a 44% graduation rate and a $13,442 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
17
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,979
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
75%
State
Arkansas
City
Magnolia
Address
100 E. University

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 45% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Darrick Matthews
Head Women's Basketball Coach
(870) 235-4197·View profile
Sirena Matthews
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
(870) 235-4134·View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 29% of D2 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
66%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
44%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$37,008
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$42,386
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 83% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,380
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$13,110
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$8,446
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$13,442
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 14% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$373,168
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$69,495
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (870) 235-4000

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