Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Mission Statement
The mission of Southern Arkansas University is to educate students for productive and fulfilling lives in a global environment by providing opportunities for intellectual growth, individual enrichment, skill development, and meaningful career preparation. The University believes in the worth of the individual and accepts its responsibility for developing in its students those values and competencies essential for effective citizenship in an ever-changing, free, and democratic society. Further, the University encourages and supports excellence in teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors, and service.
General Information
  • College Ownership
  • 4-Year, Public College
  • Student Type
  • Coeducational
  • College Enrollment
  • 3147
  • Student Faculty Ratio
  • 15 Students: 1 Faculty
  • Total Faculty
  • 184
  • Campus Setting
  • Rural
  • College Acceptance Rate
  • 99
  • Distance Learning
  • YES
  • Tuition and Fees, In State
  • 5760
  • Tuition and Fees, Out of State
  • 8220
  • Geographic Region
  • South East
  • Carnegie Classification
  • Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Administration
  • Chief Administrator
  • David Rankin
  • Administrator Title
  • President
  • General Information
  • 870-235-4000
  • Financial Aid Office
  • 870-235-4023
  • Admissions Office
  • 870-235-4040
Degrees Offered
  • Certificates
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters