South Arkansas Community College

300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71731

Tel: (870) 862-8131

South Arkansas Community College is a public, two-year institution with an open-door policy, providing educational programs, services, and resources for the residents of Union County and the surrounding area. With a philosophy that affirms the value of education, the importance of academic freedom for students and faculty, the worth and dignity of each individual, and an abiding belief in the ideals of a democratic society, the college encourages innovation, excellence, and leadership in its mission as a comprehensive community college.

School Highlights

South Arkansas Community College serves 1,693 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
South Arkansas Community College is the only community colleges within Union County, AR.
The nearest community college to South Arkansas Community College is Southern Arkansas University Tech (29.1 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	South Arkansas Community College	(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	77 staff	62 staff

The student population of South Arkansas Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The South Arkansas Community College diversity score of 0.52 is more than the state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,693 students	1,650 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	22:1	25:1

# Full-Time Students	706 students	724 students

# Part-Time Students	987 students	926 students


% Asian	1%	2%

% Hispanic	3%	6%

% Black	36%	19%

% White	59%	69%

% Unknown races	1%	-

Diversity Score	0.52	0.48

College Completion Rate	13%	24%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$29,300	$28,600

The public in-state tuition of $2,642 is less than the state average of $3,014. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,442 is less than the state average of $4,803. The out-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,642	$3,014

Out-State Tuition Fees	$4,442	$4,803

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	92%	94%

Median Debt for Graduates	$9,500	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$7,000	$5,362

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

South Arkansas Community College promotes excellence in service, teaching, and learning; prepares the current and future workforce; provides lifelong educational opportunities. The Workforce Development Center at South Arkansas Community College serves as a link between the college and area businesses, industries, and government agencies. Customized training is developed in response to a specific demand by local business and industry. The center has the capability to deliver training whenever and wherever it best meets the client's needs. In addition to the traditional academic and occupational education available at South Arkansas Community College, the Office of Community Service/Continuing Education offers a variety of opportunities which earn no college credit, but provide training for business and industry, skill development, continuing education for professionals and government agencies, and courses for personal enrichment. The non-credit courses, seminars, and workshops are designed to be informative and enjoyable. The college is a member of, and accredited by, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The nearest community college to South Arkansas Community College is Southern Arkansas University Tech (29.1 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,014 per year for in-state students and $4,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,899 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.48, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is Remington College-Little Rock Campus. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.