Southern Arkansas University
Locations: Magnolia (AR)
Annual Tuition: $15,690
Student Reviews
Adam
Reviewed: 3/12/2026
Degree: Computer Science
I attended Southern Arkansas University's Magnolia campus, and it was.. Fine. The tuition was less expensive than other comparable choices, the staff and faculty were overall nice and helpful, the instructors were knowledgeable, but there is nothing to do in Magnolia, Arkansas. Students who value a life outside of college, or who do not want to live in a very conservative area might skip this school. But if you just want to get in, get your degree for cheap, and get on with your life, SAU may be... Read More
Kayla O'Neal
Reviewed: 9/27/2019
Degree: Video Game Design
Southern Arkansas University changed my life for the better. It is a small campus, only 4,000-5,000 students attend the school, but what it lacks in heart it makes up for in spirit. Every single faculty and staff I met only wanted the best for their students. They truly care about each student. I created friendships with my teachers that have lasted well beyond the classroom and past my graduation date. Opportunities to travel and present research abound, and a lot of them are paid for by the school.... Read More
Kayla O'Neal
Reviewed: 9/27/2019
Degree: Video Game Design
Southern Arkansas University changed my life for the better. It is a small campus, only 4,000-5,000 students attend the school, but what it lacks in heart it makes up for in spirit. Every single faculty and staff I met only wanted the best for their students. They truly care about each student. I created friendships with my teachers that have lasted well beyond the classroom and past my graduation date. Opportunities to travel and present research abound, and a lot of them are paid for by the school.... Read More
Anonymous
Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: Business
I loved my experience at Southern Arkansas University. I received a quality education in a family-like atmosphere. My instructors were readily available for all of my questions and always happy to help. I did the completely online MBA program so this was really important being a remote student.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 5/22/2017
Degree: Counseling
It's a great smaller college with quality programs and affordable tuition. Over the past years, it's grown a lot via new buildings and by adding areas of study.
Avrion Williams
Reviewed: 5/22/2017
Degree: Agriculture
While studying at Southern Arkansas University, I was very intrigued by the facilitation of the instruction within the Agriculture department. My instructors were always happy to help with any issue that I experienced during my time at Southern Arkansas University. While in my coursework, I was able to combine abstract concepts with real world experiences that will help me to become a productive and successful professional in my field of study.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 1/24/2017
Degree: Education
SAU is a small school in a small town. Everyone knows everyone. They value their students and are trying their hardest to improve the programs and facilities.
Tratesha Bell
Reviewed: 8/19/2016
Degree: Counseling
Southern Arkansas University is a great school to attend. I had the opportunity to take most of my courses online. The Mental Health Counseling program is a great program. The instructors are friendly and care about you. I would recommend Southern Arkansas University to anyone.
Tiauna Y
Reviewed: 5/2/2016
Degree: Teaching
The MAT program at SAU is wonderful. I was able to take all of my classes online. Dr. D. was extraordinarily helpful from before the first day of class all the way until I needed to start applying for my Arkansas Teaching License. SAU is a great school with great people! These professors care about you and how you succeed not only in their classes, but in life. I always knew I could ask any questions and go to them with absolutely anything.
Justin L. Mackey
Reviewed: 4/30/2016
Degree: Criminal Justice
This university offers a unique atmosphere of quality academics with small class sizes and one on one instructor/student time. The class size I believe lends to a better education due to the ability to question and develop deeper understanding. The program itself has several experts in the field. The professors for most of my classes had real life field experience in the profession. One professor was a sitting judge and another served all positions from patrolman to police chief in cities exceeding... Read More
Julie
Reviewed: 1/19/2016
Degree: MBA
SAU is a great school. They are accredited and have a high caliber staff that is ready to assist you through any issue. They have been ranked as one of the best values for a college degree and have repetitively received awards for their curriculum, student activity, and professor research. I received two degrees from SAU and have never regretted my decision.
Tyler Phillips
Reviewed: 10/29/2015
Degree: Fitness Trainer
This school was an amazing school to attend. The program that I was in was a program that the students were worked to the bone. The students were taught what it would really be like to be a Certified Athletic Trainer. But, the program director was a person who was so nice to you until you reached senior year. She became a spiteful and vindictive mean person who made your senior year not only as a student but as a person to. I on many occasions left her class in tears because of the manner she talked... Read More
Tiauna Young
Reviewed: 10/22/2015
Degree: Business
Southern Arkansas University has proved to me to be an amazing school to go to. I'm in the MAT program to teach Business for 4-12 grade. I've learned so much from my professors and they are ALWAYS there if I need anything or have questions. I've never been late turning things in, but they are understanding when circumstances come up. For example, I've had colleagues that had a baby in the middle of the semester and the professor was more than okay with working with that student. They are great people... Read More
Alexia Williams
Reviewed: 3/30/2014
Degree: Legal Studies
The pros are that I don't have to go to campus I can do my work from home. I live a few hours fromt he campus and this is so convenient. The cons are that I cannot physically go the the campus to take care of books and issues.
Ashley Morgan
Reviewed: 1/20/2014
Degree: English
The pros are numerous but the cons are not. The only con I see in the graduate program is the lack of online course availability for working graduate students attending classes on campus without an opportunity to complete graduate English courses online.
Alexia Williams
Reviewed: 12/18/2013
Degree: Legal Studies
I have not found any cons as of yet. I have really learned from the classes I have taken. The use of technology was really interesting to me. The instructors have been very pleasant to work with.
Mara Heidemann
Reviewed: 5/1/2013
Degree: Health Sciences
Love that it is online and that the teachers are so willing to help.