South Arkansas Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	50%
On-time graduation rate	27%

Located in El Dorado, Arkansas, South Arkansas Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of South Arkansas Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

South Arkansas Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, South Arkansas Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at South Arkansas Community College is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at South Arkansas Community College is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at South Arkansas Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,012

Cost of attendance at South Arkansas Community College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,812

Cost of attendance at South Arkansas Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at South Arkansas Community College received on average $5,580 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,580

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	82	64%	$5,023	$411,862
Other Federal Grant	94	73%	$4,962	$466,468
State Grant/Scholarships	29	22%	$893	$25,900
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	25	19%	$2,177	$54,431
Total Grant & Scholarships	98	76%	$5,580	$546,799

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Arkansas Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South Arkansas Community College students is 26.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.1%.

26.7%

African American 17.9% 10 students
white 29.3% 24 students
hispanic 38.5% 5 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

South Arkansas Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

South Arkansas Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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