South Arkansas College
South Arkansas College is a Public, 2-4 years located in El Dorado, AR. South Arkansas College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of South Arkansas College is $3,684 for Arkansas residents and $5,532 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.13% from last year at SouthArk.
- Total 1,207 students have enrolled in SouthArk and, of that, 371 students enrolled online exclusively.
- SouthArk offers 56 programs and 7 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of SouthArk is 30% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at South Arkansas College is $3,684 for Arkansas residents and $5,532 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.13% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,012 | $4,812 |
| 2022 | $3,012 | $4,812 |
| 2023 | $3,324 | $5,124 |
| 2024 | $3,540 | $5,364 |
| 2025 | $3,684 | $5,532 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
South Arkansas College offers 60 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 4 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at South Arkansas College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 20 | 1 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 23 | 2 |
| Total | 60 | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 94 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 49 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 46 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 23 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 15 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 45 |
| General Studies | 26 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 11 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 8 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 5 |
Student Population
Total 1,207 students have enrolled to South Arkansas College. By gender, there are 375 male and 832 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.45 to 1.
South Arkansas College offers online degree/certificate programs and 371 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 407 | 71 | 336 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 32 | 52 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 639 | 253 | 386 |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 12 | 42 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 1,207 | 375 | 832 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at South Arkansas College is 30% and the transfer-out rate is 23%. The average financial aid amount is $4,820 and 56% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Retention Rate | 57% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,820 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 45 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 140 |