East Arkansas Community College

1700 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City, AR, 72335 - View a map of this school Map

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As an open-door, two-year institution of higher education, East Arkansas Community College's primary focus is a commitment to learning by educating and preparing students to become responsible citizens and contributing members of society....

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School Overview:

  • East Arkansas Community College
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County Saint Francis County, AR -
Title IV Eligible YES Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 763 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 684 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 1,447 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 89% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 75% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,047 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 8% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $326 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 21% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,059 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 9% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $1,599 $3,129

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.
  • Profile last updated: 03/25/2009.

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