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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

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:

  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Liberal and Performing Arts
  • College of Science and Technology
  • School of Graduate Studies

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.

Overview of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in agricultural science and management and education and teaching.

Southern Arkansas University Selectivity

Southern Arkansas University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 370 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 410 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Southern Arkansas University come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2007, 3,147 students were enrolled in Southern Arkansas University.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Southern Arkansas University 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.

Contacting Southern Arkansas University

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
100 E. University
Magnolia, AR 71753
General Phone: (870) 235-4000
http://WWW.SAUMAG.EDU

Southern Arkansas University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching132early childhood education, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, instructional media design, school counseling, middle school teaching, teacher education, ...
Business And Management91business, accounting, operations management, business and related services, finance, business management, marketing, MIS
Nursing And Emergency Medicine72registered nursing
Liberal Arts54general studies, history, political science, Spanish language, sociology, social services, interdisciplinary studies, English, ...
Security And Law Enforcement24criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and administration
Agricultural Science And Management18agricultural management, agricultural operations, agriculture
Therapy And Counseling17psychology
Science16biology, chemistry, physics courses, biological and physical sciences
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy15health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer
Family And Social Work10social work, community organization, public administration
Art Studies7art studies
Mathematics6mathematics
Media6journalism
Engineering Technician5industrial tech
Fine Arts4fine arts
Drama And Performing Arts2drama
Music1music
Computer Science And Engineering1computer and info science
Medical Support And Technology0clinical lab tech
Office And Administration0general office occupations, office management

Number of programs and degrees for Southern Arkansas University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree33156
Associate's degree807
Master's degree7017
Award of less than 1 academic year02
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years02

Southern Arkansas University Student Body

In 2007, Southern Arkansas University had a total enrollment of 3,147 students (2,687 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate87%
Graduate13%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White63%
Black28%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1926%
20-2123%
22-2418%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-394%
40-496%
50-642%
65+2%

Southern Arkansas University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time50 %

Southern Arkansas University Room and Board (2007)

Southern Arkansas University offers campus housing for 1,255 of its 2,687 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(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.

Southern Arkansas University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,6571,21173%53844%
Men70452675%24847%
Women95368572%29042%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal370500
SAT Math410600
ACT Verbal1624
ACT Math1623
ACT Composite1723

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT9%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT91%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Southern Arkansas University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,224
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,534
Room and board$ 4,100
Room charge$ 2,072
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,028
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 3,400

Financial Aid:
Southern Arkansas University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110700)

Southern Arkansas University Faculty

Southern Arkansas University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4122
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2019
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3119

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*2*
Associate professorcalendar year1*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$67,6090*
Instructorcalendar year11$44,5562*
All faculty totalcalendar year17$57,2745$73,171

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year12$70,5337$67,548
Associate professoracademic year22$55,81812$55,561
Assistant professoracademic year31$46,30523$46,451
Instructoracademic year10$42,90213$39,271
All faculty totalacademic year75$52,51855$49,427

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southern Arkansas University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballGulf South Conference
BasketballGulf South Conference
BaseballGulf South Conference
TrackGulf South Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total13053183
Football77077
Basketball161430
Baseball25025
Track099
All Other Sports123042

Southern Arkansas University Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

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
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
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
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech 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
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Journalism

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music, 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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Southern Arkansas University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southern Arkansas University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Southern Arkansas University % students on athletic fin. aid
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Southern Arkansas University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Southern Arkansas University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Southern Arkansas University % of degrees in education and teaching
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Southern Arkansas University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Southern Arkansas University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Southern Arkansas University % of degrees in agricultural science and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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