- 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 9,328 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 9,328 students
- In-state tuition: $2,689
- Out-state tuition: $3,296
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 17%
- 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 846 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southeast Community College Area
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
846 staff
233 staff
Student Body
The student population of Southeast Community College Area has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Southeast Community College Area diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has declined by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,328 students
2,030 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
3,234 students
711 students
# Part-Time Students
6,094 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
584 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,234 students
219 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,094 students
1,319 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
725 students
357 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
83%
74%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.43
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
47%
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 declined by 24% 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 declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,689
$4,615
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,296
$5,803
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,009
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,161
$5,161
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southeast Community College Area is Myotherapy Institute (2.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
Myotherapy Institute
Private for-profit
4001 Pioneer Woods Drive
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(402) 421-7410
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 421-7410
2.7 miles
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(402) 474-5315
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-5315
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Private for-profit
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(402) 972-4250
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(402) 972-4250
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(402) 572-3654
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(402) 572-3654
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