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Southern Arkansas University: Admissions 2024, Rankings & Acceptance Rate

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  • Estd. 1909
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Southern Arkansas University takes admission in three intakes; Fall, Summer, and Spring intakes. The admissions are done on a rolling basis, however, international students should know some important dates.

  • The application deadline for UG and PG courses for Spring 2024 at SAU is now closed.

About SAU

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History
Year of establishment
1909
Also known as
SAU
University website
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Student website
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Campus size
1418 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 42 million
Scholarships granted
3123
Scholarship amount granted
USD 26 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Required
Total faculty
174
Faculty/Student ratio
15
UG/PG course ratio
0.24
Total criminal offences
55
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Q:   What are the admission requirements for Southern Arkansas University?
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Below are the admission requirement for Southern Arkansas University:

  • Application Fee or fee waiver: Applicants must pay a USD 90 application fee through the common application or coalition Application website. However, applicants using these platforms can request a fee waiver. You can check out how you can waive application fees)

  • LORs: Applicants can obtain recommendations from two teachers who have taught them core academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, or social studies. Additionally, a recommendation from the school’s college counselor is required. However, if the school doesn't have a counsellor, the students can get a recommendation from a school administrator like a principal or an academic advisor. ( This is optional)

  • Transcripts:  the applicant should submit the school report and the official transcript, including all secondary school courses. 

  • Standardised Test Results The University has a strongly recommended students to have a ACT or SAT scores prior admission. 

PG requirements

  • Application Fee or fee waiver: Applicants must pay a USD 90 application fee through the common application or coalition Application website. However, applicants using these platforms can request a fee waiver. You can check out how you can waive application fees)

  • LORs: Applicants can obtain recommendations from two teachers who have taught them core academic subjects from your university. (varies course wise)

  • Transcripts:  the applicant should submit the school report and the official transcript, including all UG degrees from the applicant

  • Standardised Test Results: The SAU asks for GMAT or GRE scores depending on the course applied by the applicant. As each course as different application requirements

  • Applicants must follow all the English language requirement with the minimum scores in mind. Below are the listed ELP scores:

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Exam 

Score Required for UG 

Score Required for PG

 

IELTS 

61 (iBT)

79 (iBT) 

 

IELTS 

5.5 overall 

Overall 6.0 

 

PTE

43 

51

 

Duolingo

90

100 or higher

 
Q:   Is Southern arkansas University, USA a better option than Chandigarh University, India for doing MBA?
A: 

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) and Chandigarh University (CU) are both excellent institutions. SAU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and AACSB International. CU is a NAAC-A+ university and has been recognised as the top private university in India according to the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Southern Arkansas University's (SAU) MBA programme is considered one of the best in the United States. It's affordable & is ranked at No. 152 out of 344 in the list of Best Online MBA Programs. Interestingly, it is the only university in Arkansas that made it to the 2019 rankings. This programme gives students options – they can finish it online, in person, or a mix of both.

Chandigarh University, on the other hand, has regular visits from leading MNCs, and most students are placed in their final semester. The highest package for the 2022 MBA batch was INR 28 LPA.

 

Q:   Does Southern Arkansas University require GRE?
A: 

Yes, Southern Arkansas University mandates either GRE general test or Miller Analogy Test ( MAT)  score for admission. The GRE assess skills developed over time, not specific to any field. It includes verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing section and many more. The test can be opted in two ways, one is CBT ( Computer based Test) and the other is Paper based test. However, the admission process at Southern Arkansas State takes a holistic approach, considering multiple factors in the student's profile. These factors include Leadership, Work experience, essays, LOR and interviews that the students give during their admission process. 

SAU Rankings 2025

Southern Arkansas University Admission 2026

  • Application fees :USD 90
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNot required
LORNot required
EssaysNot required
CVNot required
Additional documentsRequired
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Q:   Are there many students from other countries studying at Southern arkansas University?
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Southern Arkansas University is a public university located in Magnolia, Arkansas, with a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,148 and a total enrollment of 5,094 students. Southern Arkansas University (SAU) does have a lot of students from different countries. As per past data, In 2020, there were 174 students from 31 countries, and about 100 of them were from India. Normally, the numbers are higher, usually over 200 each year, but due to COVID-19, the count dropped. Back in 2018, SAU had over 300 international students studying there. Southern arkansas University has an acceptance rate of around 64%. SAU offers more than 100 degree programs for international students.

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Q:   What are the Initial Scholarships at Southern Arkansas University?
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The International office chooses recipients of Initial Scholarships based on their SAT and ACT score. Theses scholarshps are given to very limited number of students each year. There are three types of Intial Scholarships. 

ScholarshipRequirementsAward
Non-Resident Scholarship
  • New SAT score of at least 1160
  • ACT composite of least 24.
USD 3,030 for the academic year
International Excellence Scholarship
  • New SAT score of at least 1270
  • ACT composite of at least 27.
USD 5,000 per academic year
Presidential Scholarship
  • New SAT score of 1370
  • ACT composite of at least 30.
USD 10,000 per academic year
Q:   What scores do I need to have to get a scholarship at Southern arkansas University?
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Southern Arkansas University has many scholarships for new and current students. If you do well in high school, you might get an academic scholarship based on your grades, class rank, and ACT or SAT score. To be eligible, you need a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5.

To retain a freshman scholarship, you need to complete 30 hours with a 2.75 GPA each year, take at least 15 hours each semester, and finish 27 hours with a 2.75 GPA by the end of your first year.

If you're already a student, you could apply for College Scholarships. They're $2,500 for both the fall and spring semesters of the next academic year. To qualify, you should be at SAU, Magnolia for at least two semesters, have 30 semester hours by the end of the academic year, keep a GPA of 3.00, and have a declared major in the relevant college.

To apply for these scholarships at Southern Arkansas University, you can fill out a short online application. There's also the Mulerider Scholarship Program for freshmen with a 3.25 GPA and proof of leadership activities. This scholarship is $3,000 per year and can be renewed for 7 semesters. To keep it continued, you need a 2.75 GPA and complete 15 hours each semester.

Even graduate students at Southern Arkansas University can apply for scholarships. The Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund is for graduate students who finished at least 12 hours of graduate coursework, have a GPA of 3.50 or higher in all graduate work, and no C grade. You'll also need two recommendation letters from faculty in higher education.

Q:   What is Retention Scholarship of Southern Arkansas University?
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The Retention Scholarship is awarded to international students only after they have complted 15 credit hours. The award is equivalent to approximately USD 2,250 per semester which is the difference between resident and non-resident tuition cost. The minimum criteria for the Retention Scholarship is:

  1. Only for students without other initial international scholarships.
  2. Must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA and have completed at least 15 hours at SAU.
  3. Must live on campus

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Q:   What are the job opportunities after doing MS from Southern arkansas University, USA?
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Southern Arkansas University (SAU) provides a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science (MCIS) programme that equips students for various career paths, such as:
- Programmer
- Web developer
- Database developer
- Information systems project manager
- Software engineer
- Database administrator
- Information technology manager
- Data analyst
- Security/privacy analyst

These job choices show the different job opportunities available to students who finish the MCIS programme at SAU. SAU also has helpful resources like the Employment Resource Center to help students find job openings. Also, the Office of Human Resources at SAU often puts up job listings for jobs at the university, like teaching jobs, staff jobs, and part-time jobs.

 

SAU Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
BBA(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above, PTE: 43 & Above, Duolingo: 90 & Above
B.Sc.(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above, PTE: 43 & Above, Duolingo: 90 & Above
MS(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.E. / B.Tech(2 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above, PTE: 43 & Above, Duolingo: 90 & Above, SAT: 410 & Above
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 51 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
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Q:   Is Southern arkansas University cheaper than University of Central Missouri?
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Below is a comparison of the two universities. 

Southern Arkansas University (SAU)

Full-Time Tuition (on-campus)

 Fall 2023 / Spring 2024

Summer 2024

Undergraduate (in-state)
*$115 for each hour above 15 hours
$3,600 (15 hrs.)based on hourly rate
Undergraduate (out-of-state)
*115 for each hour above 15 hours
$6,390 (15 hrs.)based on hourly rate

*Source - Official website of SAU

University of Central Missouri

Tuition per credit hours

Missouri ResidentUndergraduate: $277.50Graduate: $356.00
Non-ResidentUndergraduate: $555.00
Non-resident portion of these fees is $277.50 per credit hour.
Graduate: $712.00
Online/HybridUndergraduate: $277.50Graduate: $413.50

*Source - Official website of University of Central Missouri

In comparison, SAU is cheaper than University of Central Missouri.







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Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

72%

Black

20%

Hispanic

6%

UG Student residence

In state

70%

Out of state

29%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

91%

25 and over

8%

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UG Number of Applicant

2916
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Overall Graduation Rate

45
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UG Enrollment

3148
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PG Enrollment

1946

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Southern Arkansas University take six to eight weeks to revert to the application. This time frame applies for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

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After succesfully submitting an application at Southern Arkansas University, there will be an extensive review of the documents submitted. The admission team of this university generally responds via the email within six to eight weeks

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The students are required to put an aplication through the official portal of the univeristy for both UG and PG courses. Applications at Southern Arkansas University are submitted via the official portal named SAU application portal for UG and PG programs.  

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International students must submit a proof of English Language proficiency to be considered for Southern Arkansas University admission ( especially non-english speaking countries). Students can demonstrate that they are proficient in English by submitting the English proficiency test scores.

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100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-5000

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Address

100 E University St, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753, United State
Beebe ( Arkansas)

Phone
870-235-4040

(For general query)

870-235-4150

(For admission query)

Email
muleriders@saumag.edu

(For general query)

gradstudies@saumag.edu

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