Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 013176
- Phone: (870) 886-6741
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,889Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
South Arkansas Community College (SouthArk)
60 W Fulbright Avenue, Walnut Ridge, AR
About
South Arkansas Community College, located in El Dorado, Arkansas, was formed from the merger of Southern Arkansas University, Eldorado Branch and Oil Belt Technical Institute. The merger was approved in 1992 and the two campuses became SouthArk Campus West and East. The school offers educational and workforce programs for the community, identifying growing trends and needs and adapting its offerings to match.
Academics
South Arkansas Community College offers a variety of programs that allow for transfer to a four year institution or preparation for a career. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at a low cost, followed by transfer to a four year institution in order to complete the final two years of a bachelor's degree.
As a public institution, the school has agreements in place that allow for transfer in the University of Arkansas System with ease. Career programs provide education in a given field that prepares students with the skills and practical knowledge necessary to operate professionally. Graduates of these programs are able to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open admissions institution, SouthArk admits students that meet minimal educational requirements established by the school. Students should submit all relevant transcripts and standardized test scores in conjunction with the admission application in order to become enrolled and pay all fees at the time of registration in order to complete the process.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and federal work study programs. Students in need of aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine need eligibility and awards. Students may also approach the financial aid office in order to discuss issues are receive additional help.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students SouthArk accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,800. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $2,000-$2,400
- Out-of-State: $4,100-$4,954
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $84-$100 per unit
- Out-of-State: $170-$210 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 93% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 76% | $4,695 |
Receiving Student Loans | 27% | $3,320 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, South Arkansas Community College may provide services like:
- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
- * Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 2001)
- Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1980)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by South Arkansas Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Design (C)
Education
- Early Childhood Education (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- EMT and Paramedic (A, C)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Nursing (A)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (A)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) (A)
- Radiology Technician (A)
- Phlebotomy (C)
- Medical Insurance Coding (C)
- Surgical Technologist (A)
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (C)
- Respiratory Therapy (A)
- Medical Lab Technician
- Nursing Assistant
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (C)
- General Studies (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Personal and Culinary Services
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to South Arkansas Community College.
- Southern Arkansas University Tech in Magnolia, AR (33 miles away)
- University of Arkansas Community College - Hope in North Little Rock, AR (61 miles away)
- Southeast Arkansas College in Helena, AR (78 miles away)
- College of the Ouachitas in Arkadelphia, AR (79 miles away)
- Southern University at Shreveport in New Orleans, LA (82 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- See all colleges in Arkansas
- Browse our list of community colleges in Arkansas
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 013176
- Phone: (870) 886-6741
- School Homepage