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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a medium, public institution located in Magnolia, ar. Founded in 1909, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers undergraduate degrees in 71 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
3,084 undergraduates
$9,820 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 75.3%
SAT score average 1047
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.49
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

August
27
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,820
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,601
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $6,619
Cost of attendance* $25,640
Average financial aid package $14,598
Estimated cost $11,042 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,601
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $6,619
Cost of attendance* $31,220
Average financial aid package $14,598
Estimated cost $16,622 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,084, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

4,732

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
55%
African American %
20%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

100 E. University, Magnolia, AR 71753
8702354000
https://www.saumag.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student activities board

Resident hall association

Residential college

International student association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southern Arkansas University Main Campus to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is located in Magnolia, ar.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? 

The acceptance rate for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

The average high school GPA for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students was 3.49.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $102,560.

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