South Arkansas College
El Dorado, AR · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$7,486Average net price / year
30%Graduation rate
$34,521Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$11,153Median debt at graduation
862Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $3,324
- Out-of-state tuition
- $5,532
- Total cost of attendance
- $12,932
- Room & board
- $9,555
- Books & supplies
- $2,600
- Average net price
- $7,486
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $6,690
- $30–48k
- $6,041
- $48–75k
- $8,640
- $75–110k
- $11,305
- $110k+
- $12,932
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- First-year retention
- 57%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $30,240
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,521
- Median debt (graduates)
- $11,153
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 41%
- Students with federal loans
- 17%
Programs: what graduates earn
6 of 42 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 142 | $45,282 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 57 | $49,554 | $7,989 |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 45 | $59,370 | $10,885 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 26 | $26,881 | $13,602 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 11 | $42,819 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 29 | $36,274 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 862
- Part-time
- 55%
- Women / men
- 76% / 24%
- White
- 47%
- Hispanic
- 7%
- Black
- 40%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $45,882 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.southark.edu
- Also known as
- SouthArk
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 0% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 0% of degrees
- Education – 3% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 10% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does South Arkansas College cost?
The average net price after grants is $7,486 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $3,324 and the full cost of attendance is $12,932.
How much do South Arkansas College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $34,521 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
30% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in El Dorado
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology El Dorado, AR · Private for-profit · 42 students |
$9,634 | — | 50% | $26,754 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.