Southern Arkansas University
100 E. University St.
Magnolia, AR 71753
Phone: (870) 235-4000
Fax: (870) 235-5072 Online: saumag.edu Southern Arkansas University provides the complete college experience with personalized tour visits, faculty and staff who care about student success, and a caring campus community. SAU also offers traditional and unique academic degree programs that are ranked nationally for quality and affordability. Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc. Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on campus and online, with more than 80 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies.
Enrollment 4732
School Type 4 Year
Funding Type Public
Admissions Information
Requirements ACT score of 19 or higher on English, math and reading for unconditional admission; Test optional for conditional admission with criteria of ACT of 16-18 or a 2.3 or higher school GPA.
Minimum GPA 2.3
Minimum ACT Test optional, placement scores required
Minimum SAT Test optional, placement scores required
Admissions Email muleriders@saumag.edu
Admissions Phone (870) 235-4040
Scholarship Information
Highlights Academic scholarships are awarded based on several criteria including grade-point average, class rank, and ACT or SAT score. Performance scholarships are available in art, band, choir, and theatre. Other scholarships are available in athletics and rodeo. If you are eligible for an academic and/or performance scholarship, your scholarship awards will be applied to university charges (some restrictions apply). Early decision deadline is January 15. Priority deadline to apply for a scholarship is March 1, unless funds are depleted prior to this date. More Information Click Here Scholarship Email muleriders@saumag.edu Scholarship Phone (870) 235-4040
Tuition Information
In-state Tuition $7,380.00
Additional Annual Fees $10,038.00
Annual Fee Notes Other student initiated fees or course specific may include lab fees, parking fees, etc.
Graduate Application Fee $25.00
Early Application Deadline Rolling Admissions
International Application Fee $90.00
Bilingual Admissions Contact Vilma Espinoza (870) 235-4081
Financial Aid Information
Highlights
More than 76% of our students receive some type of financial aid which includes scholarships, grants, loans, and on-campus work opportunities.
Financial Aid Contact Marcela McRae-Brunson Director of Financial Aid
Financial Aid Phone (870) 235-4023
Financial Aid Email finaid@saumag.edu
More Information Click Here

Degree Programs

Agriculture (or Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, or Agriculture & Natural Resources)

Business Administration

Chemistry

University Studies

Health Science

Middle School Education

Teaching

Secondary Education

Accounting

Agricultural Education

Agriculture Sciences

Art & Design–Interactive Media

Biology

Business Administration

Chemistry

Computer Science

Computer Science–Privacy & Cyber Security

Criminal Justice

Elementary Education

Engineering

English

English (Writing)

Exercise Science

Foreign Language

Game, Animation & Simulation

History

Marketing (Choose focus in: Media, Retailing or Sales)

Mass Communication (or Multimedia Communication, or Media Communications, or Mass Media Communication)

Mathematics

Middle School Education (or Middle Level Education, or Middle Childhood Education, or Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence )

Nursing

Performing Arts

Physical Education K-12 (or Physical Education & Health K-12, or Physical Education/Wellness & Leisure K-12)

Political Science

Psychology

Public Health

Social Work

Agricultural Business

Biochemistry

Business (General)

Business Information Systems

Business: Management

Chemical Engineering

Cybersecurity

Education: Elementary Education

Engineering Technology–Mechanical

English Education (or Teacher Licensure, or Teaching Emphasis)

Industrial Technology

Information Systems

Mathematics: Data Science

Medical Laboratory Science

Modern Languages

Music Education

Music Performance (or Music Performance–Voice, Keyboard, Instrumental)

Musical Theatre–Music Emphasis

Poultry Science

Social Studies Education (or Social Studies—Teaching Emphasis)

Spanish

Sports Management (Choose focus in: Athletic Administration, Coaching or Sports Information)

Supply Chain Management (or Logistics)

Theatre

Animal Science

Computer Gaming & Animation Design

Early Childhood Education

Finance

Fine Art

Mathematics Education (or Teacher Licensure or Teaching Emphasis)

Spanish–Teaching Emphasis

Wildlife & Field Biology

Pre-Veterinary Medicine (or Pre-Vet, or Pre-Veterinary Science)

International Business

Industrial Engineering

Business Administration–Finance, Management or Marketing

Education

Entrepreneurship

General Studies

Insurance & Risk Management

Mechanical Engineering

Musical Theatre

Studio Art

Business

Education–Teacher Licensure

Kinesiology–Sports Management

Art–Studio Art

Communication–Strategic

Data Science

Graphic Design

Management

Music Business

Musical Theatre–Teaching Emphasis

Physical Education & Coaching

Plant & Soil Science

Chemistry–Teaching Emphasis

Engineering & Physics

Music Education K-12

Pre-Art Therapy

Marine Biology

Biology-Pre-Health

Computer Science: Data Science

Cyber Criminology

Mass Media: TV and Sports Production

Health Care Administration

Wealth Management

Agriculture

Business Administration

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Computer & Information Sciences

Computer Science

Education

Educational Administration & Supervision

Elementary Education

Higher, Adult, & Lifelong Education

Kinesiology

Library Media & Information Specialist

Public Administration

School Counseling K-12

Secondary Education

Teaching

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