What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1525 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1545 Calculus II | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1043/1041 Introduction to Biology/Lab | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1013/1011 College Chemistry I & Lab | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 2003/2001 College Physics I/Lab | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 2003 General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | GBUS 2013 Quantitative Analysis I | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 1102/1101 Intro to Computing/Lab |
Show all 33 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1525 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1545 Calculus II | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1043/1041 Introduction to Biology/Lab | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1013/1011 College Chemistry I & Lab | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1023/1021 University Chemistry I/ Lab and…CHEM 1023/1021 University Chemistry I/ Lab and CHEM 1123/1121 University Chemistry II / Lab | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 2003/2001 College Physics I/Lab | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 2003 General Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | GBUS 2013 Quantitative Analysis I | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 1102/1101 Intro to Computing/Lab | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2203 Prin of Macroeconomics | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2103 Prin of Microeconomics | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 1003 or World History I or HIST 1013 World History II | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST 1003 and World History I and HIST 1013 World History II | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | GEOL 1003/1001 Physical Geology/Lab | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 2103/2101 College Physics II/Lab | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 1003 World History I | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1053/1063/2033Elementary Spanish I…SPAN 1053/1063/2033Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II Intermediate Spanish I | |
| Art History | 3 | ART 2013 Art Appreciation | |
| Art: Studio 2-D | 3 | ART 1043 Two-Dimensional Design | |
| Calculus AB Subscore | 3 | MATH 1525 Calculus I | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PSCI 2003 American Govt: Natl | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | CSCI 1102 Intro to Computing | |
| Computer Science Principle | 3 | CSCI 1102/1101 Intro to Computing/Lab | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 1013 Drawing I | |
| English Lang and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1113 Composition I | |
| English Lang and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1113/1123 Composition I &Composition II | |
| English Lit and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1113 Composition I | |
| English Lit and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1113/1123 Composition I &Composition II | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1053/1063/2033 Elementary French I…FREN 1053/1063/2033 Elementary French I Elementary French II and Intermediate French I | |
| French Literature | 3 | FREN 1053 Elementary French I | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 1003/1013 Modern German I & II | |
| Music: Theory | 3 | MUTH 1093 Fund of Music or MUS 2013 Music Appreciation | |
| Physics C: Elec and Mag | 3 | PHYS 2003 College Physics I | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 2003 College Physics I | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1053 Elementary Spanish I | |
| U.S. Gov’t and Politics | 3 | PSCI 2003 American Govt: Natl | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 2013/2023 U.S. History I or U.S. History II | |
| U.S. History | 4 | HIST 2013/2023 U.S. History I & U.S. History II |
Source: saumag.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 84 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 75 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 45 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 37 |
| Psychology | 31 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 31 |
| General Studies | 28 |
| Engineering | 26 |
Show the other 23 majors
| Physics, Other | 24 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 23 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 22 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 20 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 18 |
| Accounting | 15 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 13 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 10 |
| Public Health | 9 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 9 |
| Social Work | 9 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
| Journalism | 6 |
| History and Political Science | 5 |
| History | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| Criminology | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great American Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Rodeo, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great American Conference
Basketball, Golf, Rodeo, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Magnolia, AR
22,024 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
Nearest hub airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20
Elevation
336 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
31°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
1.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
76 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$690 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Texas A&M University-Texarkana52 mi
- Ouachita Baptist University59 mi
- Henderson State University59 mi
- Grambling State University61 mi
- Louisiana Tech University63 mi
- Centenary College of Louisiana63 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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