SAU offers a wide range of academic programs and a culture of caring, all at one of the nation’s most affordable rates. See why so many students are choosing to call SAU home!
SAU offers a host of student services and resources to support all muleriders as they work towards earning a degree.
SAU aims to make campus feels like home away from home for our students and accessible to parents and visitors as our guests.
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SAU offers over 120 unique academic programs, aligned with real-world opportunities that prepare you for your Next Step!
The time has finally arrived to continue one of Southern Arkansas University’s most treasured traditions – Family Day! Family Day is set for September 26, 2026, beginning at 11:30 a.m., with a full schedule of family-friendly events planned throughout the day. The festivities will wrap up with an exciting Mulerider
Southern Arkansas University will honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, by turning remembrance into action and bringing the University and surrounding community together to help address food insecurity. Through a federal 9/11 grant
Southern Arkansas University welcomed 20 rising high school juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to campus this past summer for the Arkansas Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS), sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau. The multi-day summit gave
Astronauts know the strange feeling of returning to Earth after a flight in space. NASA employee Chris Blanks now knows what it is like to re-enter a world after a long absence. Blanks, a lead
Southern Arkansas University enters the fall 2026 semester with encouraging momentum in several areas, even as the University, like colleges nationwide, absorbs the impact of a decline in international student enrollment. Beginning freshmen enrollment grew
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Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on-campus and online, with more than 100 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies.
Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.
