East Arkansas Community College

1700 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City, AR, 72335
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Public | 1,512 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • East Arkansas Community College serves 1,512 students (48% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body.
  • East Arkansas Community College is the only community colleges within Saint Francis County, AR.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
East Arkansas Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 54 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,512 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:28 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 722 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 790 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 1% 6%
% Black		 44% 15%
% White		 54% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,430 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,850 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • The College is dedicated to promoting the intellectual and cultural advancement of the community and to fostering tolerance and mutual respect among its members by offering the human and physical resources of the College. Through these efforts and through its cooperation with other educational institutions, the College is an active partner in the economic and social progress of Eastern Arkansas.
  • Our primary focus is providing students with information and tools to help them make good choices. Academic advisors work closely with students throughout their college stay to establish trust and cultivate long-term advisor-advisee relationships. Students can expect to receive advising that encompasses exploration of life goals; exploration of vocational goals; program and course choices; and scheduling courses.
  • The Learning Resource Center opened in December of 2000. The 15,000 square foot building houses the EACC Library, the Business and Industry Training Center, Continuing and Community Education, Tech Prep, the Distance Learning Lab, the Multimedia Lab, two conference rooms, and two classrooms.
  • EACC offers many opportunities for students to participate in music courses and activities.

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