Southern Arkansas University

Box 9392
Magnolia, AR 71754-9392
http://www.saumag.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1909
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,876
Endowment2,688,341
Application DeadlineAugust 27
Application FeeNone
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 27
Tuition4,890 in-state, 7,080 out-of-state
Room/Board3,930
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-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)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interview training
MuseumsHarton Theater, Recital Hall, Brinson Fine Arts Gallery, Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsHarton Theater, Recital Hall, Brinson Fine Arts Gallery, Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center
Periodical Subs1,018
# of Books167,762
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities10%
Campus Size1,418 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing38%
College housing typescoed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students
Popular EventsSpring Fling, Mulerider Roundup, Black History/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Preview Day, Regional Science Fair
Nearest AirportLittle Rock, AR (130), Shreveport, LA (95)
Nearest TrainTexarkana, TX (60)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations80
# of fraternities7
# of sororities7
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities10%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Bray (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha 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 OrganizationsN/A