Southern Arkansas University

Ranked nationally for quality and affordability
SAU offers more than 120 academic programs, from Engineering to Musical Theatre to Plant Science
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The SAU Difference scholarship program is a game-changer for Arkansas students, designed to make higher education more accessible than ever before.
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What would you like to study?

SAU offers over 120 unique academic programs, aligned with real-world opportunities that prepare you for your Next Step!

Grant-funded recycling trailer boosts SAU’s green efforts

Volunteer Services recently launched a new SAU Recycling Trailer program on campus under the direction of Kathy Gean. This exciting addition to campus sustainability was made possible through a grant funded by the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District Inc. Volunteer Services has had a track record of improving sustainability

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SAU Professor embarks on leadership journey with LeadAR

Dr. Amber Overholser, director of the master of public administration program, returned from a National Study Tour of Washington D.C. as a member of LeadAR’s 21st cohort, bringing the latest in agriculture policy and advocacy

SAU by the numbers

More than

Degree Programs
41

Established in

2022
Acres on the northern edge of Magnolia, AR
300
Student/Teacher Ratio
30 to 1
Southern Arkansas University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. All Rights Reserved.
100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-5000 Telephone: (870) 235-4000
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