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ACCEPTANCE RATE

65.06%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

32

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,578

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Game Design Program

The game design program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus instructs students in designing, developing, and programming interactive media entertainment, such as video games, computer games, internet games, game apps, and other various interactive media. Students who graduate from the game design program may pursue careers in game design, gaming journalism, video game testing, and more. Courses include theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, animation, story development, simulation, and programming. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer game design program.

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (SouthArk)

300 S West Ave, El Dorado, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution located in Magnolia, AR and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. SAU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Areas of study offered at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus include but are not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to SAU. Scores within the range of 18 - 25 on the ACT or 870 - 1160 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for acceptance. Roughly 70% of all applicant were admitted at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, with 39% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $11,000 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $2,600 each year. SAU may provide financial aid for students that qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the SAU website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Game Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers a bachelor's degree program in game design.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male14
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
Hispanic3
White11
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Game Design program at SouthArk, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates SouthArk accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus may provide services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (367)
  • Basketball (367)
  • Track and Field (367)
  • Football (367)
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Rodeo