Southeast Arkansas College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Students retention rate	47%
On-time graduation rate	19%

Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Southeast Arkansas 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 Southeast Arkansas 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.

Southeast Arkansas 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 10-to-1, Southeast Arkansas College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southeast Arkansas College is reported to be 19%, 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 Southeast Arkansas College is 47% , 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 Southeast Arkansas College do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

$3,855

Cost of attendance at Southeast Arkansas 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

$6,735

Cost of attendance at Southeast Arkansas 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, 91 of freshman students at Southeast Arkansas College received on average $5,055 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.

$5,055

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	56	71%	$5,757	$322,378
Other Federal Grant	66	84%	$4,975	$328,378
State Grant/Scholarships	17	22%	$1,074	$18,250
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	16	20%	$1,083	$17,334
Total Grant & Scholarships	72	91%	$5,055	$363,962

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeast Arkansas 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 Southeast Arkansas College students is 19.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.5%.

19.2%

African American 12.2% 10 students
white 27.6% 16 students

Service Offerings

Southeast Arkansas College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southeast Arkansas 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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