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South Arkansas Community College is located in a self-contained town, in El Dorado, Arkansas. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at South Arkansas Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
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 nursing and emergency medicine.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at South Arkansas Community College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
South Arkansas Community College offers classes to 1,341 students (857 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"South Arkansas Community College: Promotes excellence in service, teaching and learning; Prepares the current and future workforce; Provides lifelong educational opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
South Arkansas Community College
300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71731-7010
http://www.southark.edu
South Arkansas Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 68 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Transportation | 24 | truck and bus driver |
| Mechanics And Repair | 24 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech, computer repair, small engine mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | physical therapist assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 14 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental assistant |
| Business And Management | 11 | business and related services, accounting technology, MIS, sales and marketing |
| Production Trades | 9 | welding, machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | environmental engineering tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and police |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care provider, child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for South Arkansas Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 92 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 72 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 65 | 18 |
In 2005, South Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 1,341 students (857 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 93% |
| Louisiana | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,720 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 918 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $44,054 | 16 | $45,177 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $44,054 | 16 | $45,177 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $40,872 | 19 | $43,153 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $40,872 | 19 | $43,153 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
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
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Arkansas Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 placement 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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