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Southern Arkansas University: Admissions 2024, Rankings & Acceptance Rate

  • Institute Icon1418 acre campus
  • 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:   Is Southern arkansas University, USA a better option than Chandigarh University, India for doing MBA?
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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.

 

SAU Rankings 2025

Southern Arkansas University Admission 2026

  • Application fees :USD 90
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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SAU Scholarships

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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.

SAU Popular Courses

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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
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
B.Sc.(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above, PTE: 43 & Above, Duolingo: 90 & 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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Answered 4 months ago

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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RITIK KUMAR RAJAK

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Answered 7 months ago

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

If a student succeeds in receiving an offer letter from their e

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Bhumika Vimal

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Answered 2 years ago

Below are the list of Visas avialable for international students at SAU:

F-1 Visa: For full-time academic or language students, the F-1 visa is the most popular form of student visa. You must be enrolled in a full-time programme at an authorized U.S. educational institution, such as SAU, to get an F-

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Venu Yalamanchili

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Answered 2 years ago

Here are the dates when you need to submit your applications to Southern Arkansas University:

For undergraduate programs:
- Fall: July 21, 2023
- Spring: December 8, 2023

For graduate programs:
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
- Summer 1: May 1
- Summer 2: June 1

For Master of Business Administration:

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Niharika

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Answered 2 years ago

According t o the details provided by Southern Arkansas University here are the english language requirments :

For other international students, the English language requirement of SAU will be met when the applicant has submitted proof of ONE of the following:

  • A score of 500 or higher on the written T

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100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-5000

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

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