by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,447 undergraduates in 2020, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a small, public university located in Magnolia, Arkansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Southern Arkansas University Main Campus does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for Veterans Guide.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,447 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,950 (85.6%). Part-time attendance was 497 (14.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,950 | 497 | 3,447 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Southern Arkansas University Main Campus #914 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Diversity Guide.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a total of 337 student athletes, 236 men and 101 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Athletics