Southern Arkansas University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4340 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1213 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1139 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #3074 of 3,255 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 3,148
- Graduates
- 1,946
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- web.saumag.edu
Southern Arkansas University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern Arkansas University has an acceptance rate of 64% and is among the top 25% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 64% | 63% |
| Applicants | 2,916 | 1,108 | 1,789 |
| Admissions | 1,855 | 712 | 1,129 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 703 | 314 | 384 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
2,777 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,513 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
59 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 905
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Arkansas University are 905-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
700 or 99%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Arkansas University are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2665 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1015 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 893 (18%) |
| Two or more races | 239 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 223 (4%) |
| Asian | 38 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,316
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,020 | $5,472 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,020 | $5,472 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,450 | $8,604 |
| Fee in-district | $2,660 | $1,620 |
| Fee in-state | $2,660 | $1,620 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,660 | $1,620 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,024 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,908 |
| Room charge | $4,340 |
| Meal charge | $3,568 |
Southern Arkansas University majors
Southern Arkansas University has granted 542 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 394 master's across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Arkansas University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 279 | 28 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 50 | 81 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | 85 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 87 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 56 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 43 | ||
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 37 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 34 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | ||
| Physics, Other | 31 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | 1 | |
| Accounting | 24 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 24 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 23 | ||
| Education, General | 21 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 20 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | ||
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | ||
| Public Administration | 16 | ||
| Engineering, General | 15 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 13 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 13 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 12 | ||
| Journalism | 12 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 7 | |
| Social Work | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 7 | ||
| Education, Other | 7 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Criminology | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 373 | 542 | 394 |
Southern Arkansas University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 40% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Arkansas University has published 418 scientific papers with 7,034 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Mathematics, Ecology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 | 7 |
| 1994 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 | 12 |
| 1997 | 4 | 21 |
| 1998 | 2 | 27 |
| 1999 | 2 | 20 |
| 2000 | 2 | 20 |
| 2001 | 5 | 59 |
| 2002 | 3 | 82 |
| 2003 | 4 | 74 |
| 2004 | 10 | 89 |
| 2005 | 4 | 77 |
| 2006 | 7 | 117 |
| 2007 | 3 | 132 |
| 2008 | 9 | 123 |
| 2009 | 16 | 143 |
| 2010 | 24 | 170 |
| 2011 | 20 | 199 |
| 2012 | 18 | 202 |
| 2013 | 12 | 276 |
| 2014 | 22 | 338 |
| 2015 | 12 | 393 |
| 2016 | 27 | 349 |
| 2017 | 18 | 356 |
| 2018 | 18 | 464 |
| 2019 | 24 | 515 |
| 2020 | 16 | 589 |
| 2021 | 23 | 623 |
| 2022 | 20 | 700 |
| 2023 | 27 | 622 |
Southern Arkansas University alumni
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Tommy Tuberville
- Occupations
- politicianplayer of American footballhead coach
- Biography
-
Thomas Hawley Tuberville is an American politician and retired college football coach who is the senior United States senator from Alabama, a seat he has held since 2021. Before entering politics, Tuberville was the head football coach at Auburn University from 1999 to 2008. He was also the head football coach at the University of Mississippi from 1995 to 1998, Texas Tech University from 2010 to 2012, and the University of Cincinnati from 2013 to 2016.
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Tracy Lawrence
- Occupations
- singermusiciansongwriter
- Biography
-
Tracy Lee Lawrence is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Atlanta, Texas, and raised in Foreman, Arkansas, Lawrence began performing at age 15 and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1990 to begin his country music career. He signed to Atlantic Records Nashville in 1991 and made his debut late that year with the album Sticks and Stones. Five more studio albums, as well as a live album and a compilation album, followed throughout the 1990s and into 2000 on Atlantic before the label's country division was closed in 2001. Afterward, he recorded for Warner Bros. Records, DreamWorks Records, Mercury Records Nashville, and his own labels, Rocky Comfort Records and Lawrence Music Group.
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Jordan Babineaux
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Jordan Jude Babineaux is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2004 out of Southern Arkansas University.
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Cedric Thornton
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Cedric Thornton is a former American football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Southern Arkansas University. He now coaches elementary and secondary basketball and football teams in the DFW area.
General info
| Alternative names | SAU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 438 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 E. University Magnolia, Arkansas, 71753 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 8702354000 |