Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is a public-funded higher education and research institution in Magnolia, Columbia County. It was founded in 1909. It was founded in southwest Arkansas as a district agricultural high school. SAU obtained the authority to provide postgraduate degrees in selected fields of study in 1975, after various names and structural modifications since its foundation. As a result, under its current name, it converted from a college to a university. The Higher Learning Commission has granted it accreditation.
The institution has a lovely residential and coeducational campus that covers 1,418 acres. The campus is made up of well-kept structures that house cutting-edge classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, recreational spaces, and athletic facilities. Students can live on campus in one of the university's eight residence halls or on-campus residences. Students can purchase for clothes, housewares and decor goods, presents, tech devices, and other things at the campus store. On campus, there are four dining locations that offer a wide variety of beverages and cuisines. The university provides a variety of health services to support the mental, physical, and emotional needs of students and faculty. A bookstore, multipurpose arena, community hall, counselling centre, and ATM are among the other on-campus amenities.
SAU offers expertise in business, liberal and performing arts, education, science, and engineering through its five colleges and one school. It offers more than 70 full-time undergraduate programmes. The institution also offers 19 post-graduate degrees that are available in face-to-face, online, or a hybrid format. It now has approximately 4,771 students enrolled, with 3,287 undergraduates and 1,484 postgraduates. The student-teacher ratio at the university is 17:1, with 43.9 percent of classrooms having fewer than 20 pupils.
NCAA II is the university's sports affiliation. Muleriders and Lady Muleriders are the names of the men's and women's sports teams, respectively. Aside from that, the students' organisation organises a variety of activities and competitions for students to test their leadership skills and pursue their particular interests. Several sororities and fraternities work to promote harmony and partnerships among people of different cultures and backgrounds.
Southern Arkansas University Rankings
- #99 Regional Universities South - US News & World Report 2021
Southern Arkansas University Course Rankings
Business Courses
- #480 UG Business - US News & World Report 2021
Getting In Admission Standards - Easy
| SAT | 966/1168 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted - 65.1%
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Southern Arkansas University International Student Admissions
Southern Arkansas University welcomes applications for its undergraduate, graduate, and transfer programmes. With online methods, the admissions process is simple. International students who want to study in the United States must meet some additional requirements.
Application Portal: Students may apply online at the university’s official website.
Application Fee: 90 USD(non-refundable)
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to Southern Arkansas University's programmes, international candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Academic transcripts
- Official English translations of all academic transcripts
- English proficiency test scores
- Financial Affidavits
- Passport
English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
ITo demonstrate English competence, international applicants must submit TOEFL/IELTS and/or SAT scores. The university's basic requirements are as follows:
For Undergraduate and Transfer student
| Test | Minimum score required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL: PBT CBT iBT |
500 173 61 |
| IELTS | 5.5 |
