- Founded in 1964 as part of the North Carolina Community College System, Southeastern Community College is a public, comprehensive community college providing individuals in Columbus County with accessible educational, cultural, and social opportunities designed to improve the quality of their lives. The college offers programs leading to the awarding of continuing education units, certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. Utilizing multiple and alternate methods of instructional delivery, the college provides learning experiences for those preparing for an occupation upon graduation, for those in the work force seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills, and for those transferring to a baccalaureate institution. The college seeks to further serve the community at large by offering basic skills and literacy education for adults, by supporting economic development through services to business and industry, and by providing programs and services that improve the quality of life.
School Highlights
Southeastern Community College serves 1,426 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,426 students
- In-state tuition: $2,416
- Out-state tuition: $8,561
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southeastern Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 67% over five years.
Southeastern Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Campus Size
251 acres
Total Faculty
80 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Southeastern Community College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Southeastern Community College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 37% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,426 students
2,143 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
480 students
650 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
946 students
1,493 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,426 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
480 students
650 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
946 students
1,522 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
24%
22%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
51%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
8%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$35,037
$38,789
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,416 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,561 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,416
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,561
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
79%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,707
$11,173
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,625
$5,625
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
BaseballSoftball
School Mascot
Rams
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The 100-acre campus is on the Chadbourn Highway between Whiteville and Chadbourn in southeastern North Carolina. SCC is a one hour drive from historic cities of Wilmington and Fayetteville, North Carolina, as well as the Grand Strand beaches of both North and South Carolina. SCC provides a wide range of continuing education courses throughout Columbus County, serving more than 4,000 adults annually. More than 50 occupational and liberal arts curriculum programs are offered by the college. SCC offers a wide variety of college-credit curriculum programs. Courses in most areas are available at night, and some programs may be completed through evening and distance learning classes. Certificates and pre-licensing programs, each 18 semester credit hours or less, provide job skills training. Vocational diploma programs, most requiring approximately one year of course work, give more intensive training to students interested in employment immediately after graduation. Two-year degree curricula include technical programs and college transfer programs. Upon graduation, degree students may elect to continue their education at a senior institution or enter the job market. Southeastern Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southeastern Community College cost?
Southeastern Community College's tuition is approximately $2,416 for In-State students and $8,561 for Out-State students.
What sports does Southeastern Community College offer?
Southeastern Community College offers 2 interscholastic sports: Baseball and Softball.
What is Southeastern Community College's ranking?
Southeastern Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Least debt for graduating students.
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