SAU offers over 120 unique academic programs, aligned with real-world opportunities that prepare you for your Next Step!
With a wide selection of bachelor’s and associate degree options across four colleges, Southern Arkansas University offers academic pathways that align with real-world career opportunities. Whether you know your Next Step or you are still exploring your options, at SAU, you’ll find programs designed to support your goals in a student-focused environment with small class sizes and dedicated faculty.
Southern Arkansas University offers online and seated graduate degrees and certificates, including the state’s only doctoral program south of Little Rock. Our graduate programs are designed to build expertise and open doors to leadership roles, whether you're advancing in your current field or preparing for a new career path.
With one of the most affordable tuition rates for international students in the nation, SAU provides a culture of caring and a wide range of supportive services that ensure all students can thrive and feel welcome. Our streamlined admissions process and vibrant campus culture help ensure a smooth transition to studying in the United States.
In a world where career paths are as diverse as the people who walk them, the Tyson family stands out as a shining example of dedication, unity, and service in the healthcare profession, particularly in dentistry and nursing. Dr. Jim
Arkansas Business announced its 2025 New Influentials: 20 in Their Twenties class, which includes Southern Arkansas University graduate student and Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) business consultant Ben King of Little Rock, AR. “Ben exemplifies the Mulerider
Cancer. It’s a word that elicits strong emotions. Fear. Anger. Dread. Hate. Discouragement. However, Dr. Adrian Showalter is working to add a new word to that list: Hope. Showalter, an assistant professor of biology at Southern Arkansas University, is conducting
