- Southeast Community College values the opportunity to provide quality career/technical and academic educational opportunities for the students, businesses and communities of our district.
School Highlights
Southeast Community College Area serves 10,816 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 10,816 students
- In-state tuition: $2,689
- Out-state tuition: $3,296
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southeast Community College Area ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 476 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Southeast Community College Area
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
476 staff
16 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
3
Student Body
The student population of Southeast Community College Area has grown by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Southeast Community College Area diversity score of 0.46 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 51% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,816 students
846 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
3,513 students
138 students
# Part-Time Students
7,303 students
708 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
600 students
305 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,513 students
131 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,303 students
708 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
725 students
446 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
72%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
51%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,700
$35,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,689 is less than the state average of $4,615. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,296 is less than the state average of $5,803. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,689
$4,615
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,296
$5,803
Tuition Notes
$105 per credit hour for Nebraska residents; $126 for out-of-state
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,009
$11,004
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,161
$5,330
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Southeast Community College has three main campuses located in Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford. In addition, SCC educational centers are located in many communities within the 15-county SCC service area of southeast Nebraska. SCC-Lincoln is located in the state capital of Nebraska enrolling more than 7000 full and part time students in career/technical and Academic Transfer programs, as well as Nebraska Law Enforcement. Career/technical program areas include Business, Laboratory Science Technology, Construction, Electronic/Computer, Family & Consumer Science, Health, Manufacturing, Mass Media/Communication, and Transportation. An outstanding Continuing Education program provides technical, occupational and leisure classes to regional residents and businesses. At the SCC-Lincoln Campus, Continuing Education offers classrooms and labs for technical training for individuals and Workforce Development for employers. This training is customized to fit the needs of each business and is offered at convenient times and places for business employees. Many types of technical training, employee relations and other workshops and seminars are available. The Continuing Education Center is dedicated to professional development for business and industry. It features classrooms, computer labs, meeting rooms and an auditorium, and is designed for conferences, retreats, workshops, and seminars. Activities are an important part of your college experience. Explore new areas, learn leadership skills, and participate in a variety of activities. Southeast Community College offers many different choices from athletics to recreational activities to student organizations to intramurals. We strive to provide social, educational, recreational, and educational opportunities at SCC.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southeast Community College Area cost?
Southeast Community College Area's tuition is approximately $2,689 for In-State students and $3,296 for Out-State students.
What is Southeast Community College Area's ranking?
Southeast Community College Area ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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