Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, Arkansas
4-year Public university
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Overview

Southern Arkansas University is a public institution established in 1909 with rural setting located in Magnolia. It is ranked Southern Arkansas University in 2024 edition. It practices semester based academic calendar.

#86 in Regional Universities South
Setting
Rural
Location Magnolia, Arkansas
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1909
Selectivity Low
Size Small
3,148 Undergraduates
Website https://web.saumag.edu

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$22,280
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$11,328
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,820
Outstate Tuition Fee $15,400
Room and Board Fees $7,092
$35,662 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

64% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, ELS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
27
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
27
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jul
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$14,697 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$5,411 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $22,280
74% Students with need received Financial Aid
45% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $11,000/year 8 semesters
Eligibility Incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT: 30+, SAT: 1360-1600 OR GPA: 4.0+
Requirement for maintenance 30 hours with a 2.75 GPA each year. Must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours each semester. Complete 27 hours with a 2.75 GPA by the end of the spring semester for the first year. Complete 30 hours with a 2.75 cumulative each year
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Blue and Gold Scholarship
Total Worth $7,000/year 8 semesters
Eligibility Incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT: 27-29, SAT: 1260-1350 OR GPA: 3.75 to 3.99
Requirement for maintenance 30 hours with a 2.75 GPA each year. Must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours each semester. Complete 27 hours with a 2.75 GPA by the end of the spring semester for the first year. Complete 30 hours with a 2.75 cumulative each year
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
SAU Success
Total Worth $4,000/year 8 semesters
Eligibility Incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT: 24-26, SAT: 1160-1250 OR GPA: 3.50 to 3.74
Requirement for maintenance 30 hours with a 2.75 GPA each year. Must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours each semester. Complete 27 hours with a 2.75 GPA by the end of the spring semester for the first year. Complete 30 hours with a 2.75 cumulative each year
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Scholastic Merit
Total Worth $3,000/year 8 semesters
Eligibility Incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT: 21-23, SAT: 1060-1150 OR GPA: 3.25 to 3.49
Requirement for maintenance 30 hours with a 2.75 GPA each year. Must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours each semester. Complete 27 hours with a 2.75 GPA by the end of the spring semester for the first year. Complete 30 hours with a 2.75 cumulative each year
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Achievement Award
Total Worth $2,000/year 8 semesters
Eligibility Incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT: 18-20, SAT: 960-1050 OR GPA: 3.00 to 3.24
Requirement for maintenance 30 hours with a 2.75 GPA each year. Must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours each semester. Complete 27 hours with a 2.75 GPA by the end of the spring semester for the first year. Complete 30 hours with a 2.75 cumulative each year
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Art, Music, Theatre
Total Worth Varies
Details Required cumulative grade point average in high school (2.50 for art and 2.00 for music and theatre), audition for faculty member in the area of the student’s talent, and full-time enrollment
Honors College
Total Worth $600/year 8 semesters
Details 21-36 ACT or 1060-1600 SAT
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Students

3,148 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
66% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
24% Students graduate within 6 years