College
Southern Arkansas University
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Magnolia, AR
- 538 reviews
- AcademicsB
- ValueB-
- DiversityA-
- CampusC
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB
- LocationC-
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyB+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great American Conference
Southern Arkansas University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69%
SAT Range
830-1080
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$11,428/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 86%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.44 responses
- 75%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.40 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.41 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,834Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
61%
Varsity Athletes
13%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 48%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.40 responses
Poll
- 52%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.52 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
35%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%- 73%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.26 responses
Southern Arkansas University Reviews
538 reviews
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Small, intimate college. Greatly enjoyed my time here! My degree made it difficult to be as involved as I would've liked to have been at times, but I made plenty of lasting friendships in class as well. I still keep in contact with teachers on a regular basis as they are still interested in the well-being of students after graduation.
Southern Arkansas University is a great and family type college. By that I mean its really small college but it makes you feel at home because its a friendly environment. The many different activities that are all over campus always gives you something to do. One thing I would add to or change is adding more food options. There is very little options to eat at on campus, so adding more would be very beneficial. The second thing I would add to it is more majors. More majors would lead to more people attending college here, and that would give the school more money.
Overall, I absolutely love Southern Arkansas University! Granted, Magnolia, AR is a small and is not a typical college town, but it just adds to the charm! Literally everybody I have encountered is so polite and welcoming. The classes are not too challenging if you study and prepare, but if you are struggling, the professors are willing to work with you. The professors know how to get along and goof off with the students, but they also make you work. There are opportunities to get involved on campus to compensate for the rural town too! The Mulerider Activity Center is open to all students and is a great way to spend free time! I am beyond blessed to have the opportunity to be a Mulerider!