Overview
Enrollment
| Location | El Dorado, Arkansas |
| Online | southark.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
South Arkansas Community College is a public two-year institution located in El Dorado, Arkansas, approximately 120 miles south of Little Rock. The main campus spans several city blocks in downtown El Dorado, featuring modern classroom buildings and technical training facilities. Established in 1992 through the merger of Oil Belt Technical College and El Dorado Junior College, SouthArk serves students across south Arkansas with career-focused programs and transfer degrees. The college specializes in healthcare education, including nursing and radiologic technology, along with industrial technology programs that support the region's manufacturing and oil industries. Students can access on-campus resources including computer labs, a library learning center, and student support services, though the institution does not provide student housing.
Annual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,635 |
| Other Fees | $996 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $7,941 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $7,085 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,673 |
Arkansas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,635 |
| Other Fees | $996 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $7,941 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,085 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,985 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 41% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 18% |
| Precision Production Trades | 14% |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 8% |
| Business | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107974 IPEDS survey data for South Arkansas Community College.
Current students may use the South Arkansas Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024