Founded in 1909, the beautifully landscaped campus of Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is located on the northern boundary of Magnolia, Arkansas. With a population of approximately 13,000, Magnolia is a typical, small southern city that offers warm hospitality and tradition along with various restaurants and modern shopping centers to serve the needs of students. Southern Arkansas University is well known for its friendly campus and academic excellence at a reasonable cost. The University has a low student/teacher ratio that assures more individual attention for students. Free tutoring is readily available. Student success is a key element at SAU.