El Dorado, AR Colleges
El Dorado
El Dorado (IPA: /ˈɛl dəˈreɪdoʊ/ or English pronunciation: /ˈɛl dəˈreɪdə/) is a city in Union County, Arkansas, USA. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 18,884. The city is the county seat of Union County, and is headquarters of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission as well as large corporations and Fortune 500 companies such as Murphy Oil Corporation, Deltic Timber Corporation, and Lion Oil Refinery. The city contains a community college, South Arkansas Community College ("SouthArk"), a multi-cultural arts center: South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC), an award-winning renovated downtown, and numerous sporting, shopping, and dining opportunities. El Dorado is the population, cultural, and business center of the 7,300 mi² (11,748.21 km²) regional area. The city is best known as being the heart of the 1920s oil boom in South Arkansas, earning it the nickname “Arkansas’s Original Boomtown”. El Dorado is located about 100 miles (160 km) from Little Rock.
Schools in and around El Dorado, AR
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South Arkansas Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 1,776 students; $3,504 average out-state tuition; $1,920 average in-state tuition |
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Southern Arkansas University Tech
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 2,007 students; $3,960 average out-state tuition; $2,640 average in-state tuition |
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; 3,159 students; $8,100 average out-state tuition; $5,340 average in-state tuition |
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Louisiana Tech University
Four or more years; Public; 11,253 students; $10,900 average out-state tuition; $3,640 average in-state tuition |
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Grambling State University
Four or more years; Public; 4,992 students; $3,018 average out-state tuition; $3,018 average in-state tuition |
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Northeast Louisiana Technical College-Delta Ouachita Campus
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 1,003 students; $1,488 average out-state tuition; $726 average in-state tuition |
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Northwest Louisiana Technical College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 832 students; $1,488 average out-state tuition; $726 average in-state tuition |
El Dorado, AR Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Nevada County | Varies | July 15, 2012 |
Popular Majors in El Dorado
- General Studies
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Early Childhood Education
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Medical Radiologic Technology -- Radiation Therapist
- Surgical Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Respiratory Care Therapist
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Management Information Systems
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair
