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South Arkansas Community College

South Arkansas Community College is a small, public institution located in El Dorado, ar. South Arkansas Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 43 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 893 undergraduates
cost $3,324 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! South Arkansas Community College is known for its top major, Precision Metal Working.Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular programs

Other
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Precision Metal Working
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $3,324
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,635
Cost of attendance* $4,959
Financial aid package N/A
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Out of state

Annual tuition $5,124
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,635
Cost of attendance* $6,759
Financial aid package N/A
Estimated annual cost $6,759 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? South Arkansas Community College has a total enrollment of 893, with gender‑binary students split 26% male and 74% female.

Total enrollment

1,162

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
40%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
2%
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Campus info

map 300 S West Ave, El Dorado, AR 71731-7010
phone 870-862-8131
address www.southark.edu/

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about South Arkansas Community College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is South Arkansas Community College?

South Arkansas Community College is located in El Dorado, ar.

How much does it cost for 2 years at South Arkansas Community College?  
The estimated cost for 2 years at South Arkansas Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $9,918 .

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