Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, AR

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Tuition & Fees

$16,439

$22,019

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
595
25th
460
75th
595
25th
445
75th
25
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,855
Declined 1,061
Total Received 2,916
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Public

3,148

undergraduate students

1,946

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1909, Southern Arkansas University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Education and its commitment to serving the surrounding community. It is located on a 1,390-acre campus in Magnolia, Arkansas—in southwestern Arkansas.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,094
Established in 1909
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

1,418-acre campus in Magnolia (population: 11,467), 135 miles from Little Rock. Served by bus; major airport serves Little Rock; other airport and train serve Texarkana, TX (55 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Southern Arkansas University
100 East University
Magnolia, AR
71753

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
39%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
595
25th
460
75th
595
25th
445
75th
25
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,855
Declined 1,061
Total Received 2,916

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,394

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,820
Housing $4,384
Food $3,760
Additional fees $6,619
Books & supplies $1,600
Total $26,183
Average Financial Aid - $8,394
Total with Avg. Aid $17,789
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 870 235-4023
F: 870 235-4913

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Rodeo yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

arm wrestling, badminton, basketball, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Great American Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Agricultural Teacher Education yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Criminology yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
General Studies yes yes
History, General yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, Other yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Work yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Visual and Performing Arts, Other yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other

5,094

total students

71%

in-state

29%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

62%

3,148
students

Female
57%
1,799

Male
43%
1,349

38%

1,946
students

Female
51%
999

Male
49%
947

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

84%

2,648
students

Female
56%
1,478

Male
44%
1,170

16%

500
students

Female
64%
321

Male
36%
179

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 1

Spring: January 10

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 28
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Nepal
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Other
Special orientation
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