Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is a public comprehensive university in Magnolia, Arkansas, offering baccalaureate through doctoral programs with a focus on student success and regional service. Students rave about the friendly Mulerider community, caring professors, scenic ponds on campus, diverse student body, and supportive counseling.

State

Arkansas

Student Population

4,700

Acceptance Rate

67%

GPA Range

2.8-3.5

SAT Range

920-1180

Common Majors

Liberal Arts, Business, Nursing, Biology, Education

"SAU's warm family vibe rocks—profs invest in you, campus events unite us, beautiful ponds for chill walks. Magnolia offers small-town charm, nearby Shreveport trips for fun, hikes, festivals; safe, affordable spot with big heart!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$7,590 (in-state), $13,470 (out-of-state)

Conference

Great American Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.3

Avg Women's Scores

81.4

Men's Team Notes

Southern Arkansas men’s golf averaged about 73 per player per round, with team totals near 293 over four counting scores. The Muleriders tallied an adjusted 54‑hole average of 284 in a key event, improved round‑by‑round, and showed strong four‑man balance.

Women's Team Notes

Southern Arkansas women’s golf averaged about 81 per player per round, with team totals near 325 over four counting scores. The team posted 54‑hole totals in the mid‑800s, contended in mid‑level, multi‑round tournaments, and improved low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Neriah Brown

Women's Coach

Neriah Brown

Men's Email

nrbrown@saumag.edu

Women's Email

nrbrown@saumag.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Neriah Brown serves as head men's golf coach at Southern Arkansas University, guiding the Muleriders through GAC competition including the NSU Men's Classic (T6th/20) and DBU Classic. With assistant Olivia Billips, his program targets Central Region NCAA qualification from Magnolia, Arkansas base via events like MSSU Fall Invite.

Women's Coach Bio

Neriah Brown leads SAU women's golf alongside the men's team in the Great American Conference. Supported by assistant Olivia Billips, he fosters competitive rosters for GAC titles and NCAA Central Region bids, emphasizing development from the Magnolia campus through regional tournaments.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"SAU's warm family vibe rocks—profs invest in you, campus events unite us, beautiful ponds for chill walks. Magnolia offers small-town charm, nearby Shreveport trips for fun, hikes, festivals; safe, affordable spot with big heart!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Southern Arkansas men’s golf averaged about 73 per player per round, with team totals near 293 over four counting scores. The Muleriders tallied an adjusted 54‑hole average of 284 in a key event, improved round‑by‑round, and showed strong four‑man balance.

Women's Team Notes

Southern Arkansas women’s golf averaged about 81 per player per round, with team totals near 325 over four counting scores. The team posted 54‑hole totals in the mid‑800s, contended in mid‑level, multi‑round tournaments, and improved low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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