- AcademicsB-
- ValueB-
- DiversityB+
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyB
Southern Arkansas University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great American Conference
Address
100 E. University
Magnolia, AR 71753
Website
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Scores Range
850-1080
ACT Scores Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Southern Arkansas University
Cost
Net Price
$10,087/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 86%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.44 responses
- 74%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.39 responses
- 60%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.40 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
108 GraduatesBusiness
96 GraduatesNursing
63 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
43 GraduatesBiology
36 GraduatesAgricultural Business
35 GraduatesPsychology
30 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
27 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
20 GraduatesChemistry
17 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,531Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
59%
Varsity Athletes
14%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 49%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.39 responses
Poll
- 51%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.51 responses
After Southern Arkansas University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
31%
National
47%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
515 reviews
All Categories
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!
Southern Arkansas University is a fast-growing public University in Arkansas, but she is far from perfect. The student-faculty ratio is good, our professors are great! but there's no transportation system around, one needs a personal car to live well here. Campus food is nice but can be crappy sometimes, oh, athletics ! I like all sports activities going on here!
I have mainly dealt with the College of Business. The professors there are absolutely fantastic! They are committed to helping their students learn and are very helpful. They work with you and even try their hardest to get you internships and jobs when you get close to graduating! The town is small and gets a little boring. SAU's College of Business gives you a great business education and is even nationally accredited!