Southern Arkansas University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4642 of 13,329 | In the World |
| # 1295 of 2,137 | In North America |
| # 1218 of 2,128 | In the United States |
| # 14 of 1 | In Magnolia |
| # 3327 of 13,346 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
75%
Average SAT
990
Average ACT
21
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
3,084
Graduates
1,648
Male:Female Ratio
41:59
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Southern Arkansas University has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 1% 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 | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Applicants | 2,708 | 1,009 | 1,673 |
| Admissions | 2,040 | 755 | 1,265 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 705 | 300 | 395 |
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 | 55% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 16% |
| ■ Hispanic | 4% |
| ■ Black or African American | 20% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
Southern Arkansas University majors
Southern Arkansas University has granted 310 associate degrees across 7 programs, 618 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, and 908 master's across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Arkansas University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 37 | 598 |
| General Studies | 193 | 28 | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | 40 | 84 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | - | 99 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 75 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | - | 60 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | - | 45 | - |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | - | - | 33 |
| Psychology, General | - | 31 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 31 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 28 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | - | - |
| Engineering, General | - | 26 | - |
| Physics, Other | - | 24 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 23 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 23 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 23 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 22 | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | 20 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | 20 | - |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 19 | - | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | - | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 18 | - |
| Public Administration | - | - | 17 |
| Accounting | - | 15 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 15 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | - | 13 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | - | - | 12 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | 8 | - |
| Education, General | - | - | 11 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | - | 10 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | - | 9 | - |
| Public Health, General | - | 9 | - |
| Social Work | - | 9 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | - | 9 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 8 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 7 | - |
| Agriculture, General | - | - | 6 |
| Education, Other | - | - | 6 |
| Journalism | - | 6 | - |
| History and Political Science | - | 5 | - |
| History, General | - | 4 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 3 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | 3 | - |
| Criminology | - | 1 | - |
| Information Technology Project Management | - | - | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 310 | 618 | 908 |
Publications & Citations
Southern Arkansas University has published 539 scientific papers with 9,935 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
13 Notable alumni
1. James Herbert Jones
1920-2008 (aged 88)
military personnel
American football player
politician
James Herbert "Jimmie Red" Jones was the Arkansas State Auditor from 1956 to 1980 the Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard from 1979 to 1981 and 1983 to 1984.
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2. Horace M. Wade
1916-2001 (aged 85)
military officer
Horace Milton Wade was a former general in the United States Air Force and a former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
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3. Skyler Stromsmoe
1984-. (aged 42)
baseball player
Skyler Emerson Stromsmoe is a Canadian former professional baseball utility player. Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at Longview Community College and Southern Arkansas University. Stromsmoe has also competed for the Canadian national baseball team.
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4. Nik Lewis
1982-. (aged 44)
Canadian football player
American football player
Nikolas Lewis is an American professional football coach and a former professional slotback who played for 15 years in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion, winning in 2008 and 2014 with the Stampeders. In his first season, he won the CFL Rookie of the Year award, followed by five West Division All-Star and three...
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All 13 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
SAU
Founded
1909
Colors
blue, gold
Academic calendar
August to August (August - December; January-May; June-August)
Total staff
436
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
100 E. University Magnolia, Arkansas, 71753 United States
City Population
11,000
Phone
8702354000
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