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.
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled session on Friday, November 21, on the SAU–Magnolia campus. Trustees approved previous meeting minutes and conducted officer elections for 2026, naming Jason Sullivan as chair, Monty Harrington
The Engineering Department at Southern Arkansas University has launched a new concurrent course with Caddo Hills High School, marking the first program of its kind in the region. The class, Fundamentals of Manufacturing, allows high school students to earn college
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 to SAU students. Overholser applied
