Overview

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia is a University institution located in Magnolia, AR, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 100 East University
Magnolia, AR  72032
United States

Contact Phone: 870-235-4000

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Agriculture, General
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Statistics
Business/commerce, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Electroneurodiagnostic/electroencephalographic Technology/technologist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,936

Applied

1,955

Accepted

3,250

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,830

Females Applied

1,207

Females Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,106

Males Applied

748

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.48

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 27th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 27th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	522	460	595
SAT Math	533	445	595
ACT Composite	21	17	24

Tuition & Fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

14,598

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,317

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,918

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,037

Avg. Loan Aid

6,080

Avg. Grant Aid

5,440

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

83%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

59%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,250

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

21%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.62%
Black or African American	23.17%
White or Caucasian	62.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.73%
Asian	0.62%
Two or more races	5.76%
Other	0.31%

Gender

Male (41.54%)

Female (58.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	86%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Parent's Day and Spring Fling

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Student Activities Board, Resident Hall Association, Residential College and International Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2	No
Golf		Division 2
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 2	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

328

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 159

Part-time - 169

Male - 147

Female - 181