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South Arkansas Community College

South Arkansas Community College

South Arkansas College Community or as the college logo says, SouthArk, is a public, two-year, community college, in El Dorado, Arkansas. The College was established in 1992 through a merger between the Oil Belt Technical College and the El Dorado branch of Southern Arkansas University. The Original Oil Belt Technical College is called the East Campus and the original Southern Arkansas University is called the West Campus. The college now has more than 1300 students.

The most popular courses in SouthArk are nutrition, exercise therapy and production trades. The other courses offered by the college include health and natural sciences, liberal arts, business trade and industry and adult education.

Writer’s Ink, Between the Lines and South Arkansas Historical Journal are the three college-sponsored publications. SouthArk is affiliated with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education as well as the Arkansas Association of Two-year colleges.

Overview of South Arkansas Community College

South Arkansas Community College is located in a self-contained town, in El Dorado, AR. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at South Arkansas Community College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at South Arkansas Community College often study nutrition and exercise therapy and production trades.

South Arkansas Community College Selectivity

The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Faculty

Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 1,319 students (911 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"South Arkansas Community College: Promotes excellence in learning, teaching, and service; Provides lifelong educational opportunities; Serves as a cultural, intellectual, and economic resource for the community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting South Arkansas Community College

South Arkansas Community College
300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71731-7010
General Phone: (870) 862-8131
http://www.southark.edu

South Arkansas Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine81licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing
Liberal Arts39general studies, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences
Education And Teaching34early childhood education, middle school teaching
Medical Support And Technology30radiation therapist, medical coding, medical lab tech
Mechanics And Repair25automobile mechanics
Business And Management22business and related services, MIS, accounting technology
Therapy And Counseling20physical therapist assistant
Production Trades18welding
Transportation14truck and bus driver
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy13occupational therapist assistant
Office And Administration9administrative assistant
Medical Administration2medical transcription
Security And Law Enforcement2criminal justice and police
Photography And Commercial Art2commercial art

Number of programs and degrees for South Arkansas Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree13015
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11311
Award of less than 1 academic year685

Student Body

In 2007, South Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 1,319 students (911 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White64%
Black35%
Hispanic1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1918%
20-2114%
22-2413%
25-2913%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4913%
50-644%
65+1%

South Arkansas Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time37 %

South Arkansas Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of El Dorado, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

South Arkansas Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,880
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,112
Books and supplies$ 1,403

Financial Aid:
South Arkansas Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2074600)

South Arkansas Community College Faculty

South Arkansas Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured713
Non-tenured and not on tenure track830

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year1*24$48,335
All faculty totalcalendar year1*24$48,335

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year14$43,15719$46,416
All faculty totalacademic year14$43,15719$46,416

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

South Arkansas Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

South Arkansas Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets South Arkansas Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%South Arkansas Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%South Arkansas Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%South Arkansas Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%South Arkansas Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%South Arkansas Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%South Arkansas Community College % of degrees in production trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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