Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
2,865

Full + Part time Students
1:16

Faculty to Student Ratio
8%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

Southern Arkansas University is a unique, yet comprehensive liberal arts university at the heart of southern Arkansas. Established in 1909, SAU has built on its foundation tied to the region’s agricultural past and continues to grow while expanding its tradition of success into more than 60 degrees in four distinct colleges. The University is committed to providing the best tools, programs, services and opportunities with qualified professors dedicated to helping their students reach their educational goals and professional future.

Over 1,500 courses transfer into Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	2,415
Part-Time Undergraduate	450
Application Acceptance Rate	65%
Transfer Students	217
Programs	61 Programs
Equivalencies	1,751 incoming Equivalencies 3,086 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$7,146
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,176
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	52%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,931
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	85%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$8,229

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The Office of Financial Aid provides financial assistance to qualified students in pursuit of their educational objectives. Assistance is available through federal, state and institutional programs which include grants, loans, student employment and scholarships. All programs are administered in accordance with governing regulations.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority	March 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Not published by SAU website.
Official Transcripts:

You need to have official transcripts from each educational institution previously attended sent to the Office of Admissions.
Apply Here:

http://web.saumag.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/checklist/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Only courses with grades of C or higher are eligible for transfer credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

The limits vary on the number of credits. We will apply up to 68 transferable hours from a regionally accredited two-year institution towards a baccalaureate degree at SAU.