FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAU Tech Reports Enrollment Growth for Fall 2025
East Camden, AR – Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is proud to announce enrollment growth for Fall 2025, with preliminary headcount rising to 1,019 students, up from 991 in Fall 2024 — a 2.8% increase. This marks the first time SAU Tech has exceeded 1,000 students since before the pandemic, reflecting a strong rebound and renewed momentum.
The increase comes from a more focused approach to recruiting and serving students. SAU Tech opened its application period earlier, expanded direct outreach to prospective students, and added new academic opportunities tailored for high school students. Combined with the affordability and value of a technical education, these efforts helped drive renewed interest.
Vice Chancellor for Student Services, Dr. Ricky Rogers, emphasized the significance of the milestone. “Reaching over 1,000 students again shows the strength of our college and the trust families place in SAU Tech. Students know they are joining not just an institution, but a community where they can grow, succeed, and prepare for meaningful careers.”
High school enrollment rose from 315 students in Fall 2024 to 333 in Fall 2025, a 5.7% increase. Total Student Semester Hours (SSH) also grew, climbing from 9,428 last fall to 9,749 this year — a 3.4% increase — underscoring the strength and demand for SAU Tech’s programs. Student housing is also at full capacity this fall, highlighting both the demand for on-campus living and the vibrant campus life that students experience at SAU Tech.
Chancellor Dr. Jerry Thomas noted that the achievement reflects both student confidence and institutional effort. “This increase reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff and the value students see in SAU Tech’s programs. I am thankful for our team’s hard work in promoting the college and look forward to seeing our students gain the skills they need to be successful in the workforce."
The enrollment gains come as SAU Tech is earning national recognition. Recently, USA Today named SAU Tech one of the top 250 technical colleges in the United States, affirming its role as a leader in affordable, high-quality education.