Southern Arkansas University

Ranked nationally for quality and affordability
SAU offers more than 100 academic programs, from Engineering to Musical Theatre to Plant Science
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SAU offers more than 100 academic degree and certificate options, including associates, bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees.

The Southern Arkansas University chapter of FBLA-Collegiate, formerly known as Phi Beta Lambda, competed in various business competitions, presentations, speeches, and objective tests at the FBLA-Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 31. “On top of the usual competition-day nerves before giving presentations […]

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Dominque Brown knew that when she graduated from Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, in 2010 with a degree in Social Work that she wanted to make a difference in the world. Now the Foreman, […]
Ashlei Johnson, a senior Nursing major at Southern Arkansas University, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Joey Baker-Emerson, Arkansas Scholarship. A desire to generously give back to his […]
As the 2023 Spring Semester draws to a close, the SAU Foundation is proud to recognize the impact of scholarships on students’ ability to start and successfully finish their semesters. SAU […]
Opening fall 2023 on the Southern Arkansas University campus will be the first Tacos 4 Life in the nation on a public college campus. Taco enthusiasts at SAU and in the Magnolia community will be […]

SAU by the numbers

More than

41
Degree Programs

Established in

2022
300
Acres on the northern edge of Magnolia, AR
30 to 1
Student/Teacher Ratio

Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on-campus and online, with more than 100 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies.

Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.

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100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-5000 Telephone: (870) 235-4000
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