Southern Arkansas University

Box 9392
Magnolia, AR 71754-9392

Visit Website: http://www.saumag.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1909
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
2,876
Local Setting:
Rural
Endowment:
$2,688,341
Application Deadline:
August 27
Application Fee:
$None
Selectivity:
Selective
Tuition Costs:
$4,890 in-state, 7,080 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$3,930

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Student Organizations:
80
Honor Societies:
Alpha Chi, Alpha Tau Alpha, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Alpha, Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Sigma Beta Delta, Sigma Tau Delta
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Association of Baptist Students, Baptist College Ministry, Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship, Wesley Foundation
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) International Student Association
Other Organizations:
N/A
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) The Bray (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
7
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
10%
Number of Sororities:
7
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
10%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other
Remedial:
reading, math, writing
Counseling:
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
N/A
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
167,762
Library Facilities:
N/A
Museums
Harton Theater, Recital Hall, Brinson Fine Arts Gallery, Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center
Computers Available:
220
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
N/A
Wired Labs:
N/A
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless Capacity:
N/A
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students
Sprinkler System:
N/A
Fire Alarms:
N/A
Campus Size:
1,418 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Little Rock, AR (130), Shreveport, LA (95)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Texarkana, TX (60)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
N/A
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Popular Events:
Spring Fling, Mulerider Roundup, Black History/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Preview Day, Regional Science Fair