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South Arkansas College
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Annual Tuition
$3,204
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
26.7%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$34,521
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
South Arkansas College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in El Dorado, AR. With a competitive tuition profile of $3,204, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 26.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$6,408
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.4 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$4,521
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$38,802
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$84,012
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 27%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at South Arkansas College is $11,153.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
1
Burglary
0
Theft
1
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$3,204
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
52.7%
Success
26.7%
In-State Cost
$3,204
Age 25+ Students
32.4%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 5
Working at 6yr
697 students
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