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Southern Arkansas University, also known as SAU, is a public, four-year institution located in Magnolia, Arkansas, United Staes. It was established in 1909 as the Third District Agricultural School. In 1925, the name was changed to the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Third District. The institute was again renamed to Southern State College in 1951. It recived its present name on July 9, 1976. SAU enrolls over 2,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students every year.
Students of SAU are offered a wide variety of degree programs through the following academic divisions:
The athletics teams of Southern Arkansas University are known as the Muleriders. The men’s and women’s teams participate in football, baseball, basketball, golf, track & field, cross country, volleyball, tennis, and softball.
Southern Arkansas University can be found in Magnolia, AR (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Southern Arkansas University.
The most common majors at the school are in agricultural science and management and education and teaching.
Southern Arkansas University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 350 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 400 to 630, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Southern Arkansas University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 3,147 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Southern Arkansas University. The school student athletes compete in Gulf South Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Southern Arkansas University is to educate students for productive and fulfilling lives in a global environment by providing opportunities for intellectual growth, individual enrichment, skill development, and meaningful career preparation. The University believes in the worth of the individual and accepts its responsibility for developing in its students those values and competencies essential for effective citizenship in an ever-changing, free, and democratic society. Further, the University encourages and supports excellence in teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors, and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
100 E. University
Magnolia, AR 71753
General Phone: (870) 235-4000
http://WWW.SAUMAG.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 157 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, agricultural teaching, teacher education, student counseling, school counseling, ... |
| Business and Management | 131 | business, accounting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 86 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | general studies, sociology, Spanish language, history, English, political science, social services |
| Science | 30 | biology, physics courses |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 26 | health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy and Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 20 | agricultural management |
| Family and Social Work | 19 | social work, public administration, community organization |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | industrial tech |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Media | 4 | journalism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Arkansas University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 427 | 36 |
| Associate's degree | 97 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 77 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Southern Arkansas University had a total enrollment of 3,147 students (2,840 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Southern Arkansas University offers campus housing for 1,517 of its 2,840 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Magnolia, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,921 | 1,397 | 73% | 626 | 45% |
| Men | 829 | 604 | 73% | 297 | 49% |
| Women | 1,092 | 793 | 73% | 329 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 350 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,646 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,106 |
| Room and board | $ 4,250 |
| Room charge | $ 2,130 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Arkansas University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110700)
Southern Arkansas University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 13 | $47,649 | 3 | $40,866 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $59,361 | 7 | $62,244 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $68,593 | 5 | $73,308 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $57,491 | 11 | $52,393 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $48,490 | 30 | $46,659 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $44,484 | 12 | $37,449 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $53,725 | 58 | $48,139 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 130 | 53 | 183 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 30 | 42 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Arkansas University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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