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South Arkansas College

El Dorado, AR·Public·879 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 879 students.

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879
Students
$6,235
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,700
Earnings
10 yr
$7,000
Debt

About This School

South Arkansas College is a public institution located in El Dorado, Arkansas with approximately 879 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,235 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

South Arkansas College (SouthArk) is a public community college in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable start in the El Dorado area — at just $6,235/year average net price and only $7,000 in median debt at graduation, SouthArk keeps costs genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $32,700 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you pursue and whether it aligns with a clear career path or transfer plan.

Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions43%
Education8%
Computer Science3%
Business & Marketing3%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,204
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,364
Avg Net Price
$6,235
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants42%
Median debt at graduation$7,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White49%
Black39%
Hispanic/Latino7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (879 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

South Arkansas College

300 S West Ave

El Dorado, AR 71731-7010

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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