School Overview
Previously known as Southern State College, Southern Arkansas University (SAU), located in Magnolia, Arkansas, is a four-year public coeducational university. The university resides in Columbia County, Arkansas close to Louisiana state border. Since its establishment in 1909 the university has changed its name several times. It has been know as Third District Agricultural School, Magnolia A&M, and Southern State College.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 9382 Magnolia, AR 71754-9382 (870) 235-4040 (800) 332-7286 Fax: (870) 235-4931 [email protected] Contact: Sarah Jennings Dean of Enrollment Services |
Main Address 100 East University Magnolia, AR 71753 (870) 235-4000 www.saumag.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,679 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 629 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,546 Graduate enrollment: 443 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates br>Percent applicants admitted: 73% br>Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 56% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Sciences Education Engineering Technologies English Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature Health Professions & Clinical Sciences History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Parks, Recreation & Fitness Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Services Security & Protective Services Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (870) 235-4000 |
| Website: | https://www.saumag.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://web.saumag.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,472 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 34% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,121 (47% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,786 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $12,866 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,977 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 4 | 5 | 8 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 8 | 5 | 33 | 13 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,786 |
| Out-of-state | $12,866 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,234 |
| Out-of-state | $8,970 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 842 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 830 | 97% | $8,977 |
| Student loan aid | 500 | 58% | $5,465 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,894 | 83% | $9,578 |
| Federal student loans | 2,642 | 76% | $5,079 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,552 | 1,516 | 2,036 | Percent admitted | 100% | 65% | 71% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 25% | 28% | 24% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 4,472 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,543 |
| Graduate enrollment | 929 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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