- Arkansas Northeastern College seeks ways in which the College can provide for the continued development of, and expansion of, the College district as a learning community. Toward this goal, Arkansas Northeastern offers the first two years of a traditional college education transferable to a four-year college or university; job-entry training and occupational preparation programs as well as technical programs.
School Highlights
Arkansas Northeastern College serves 1,461 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,461 students
- In-state tuition: $2,234
- Out-state tuition: $3,634
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Arkansas Northeastern College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 76% over five years.
Arkansas Northeastern College
(AR) 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
Year Founded
1975
Campus Size
80 acres
Total Faculty
46 staff
61 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
The future is always bright when you're a SUN!
AccreditationAccred.
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
Student Body
The student population of Arkansas Northeastern College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Arkansas Northeastern College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,461 students
1,285 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
22:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
433 students
440 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,028 students
845 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,461 students
1,308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
433 students
440 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,028 students
860 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
31%
17%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
60%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,100
$28,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,234 is less than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,634 is less than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,234
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,634
$4,750
Tuition Notes
$85 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
92%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,362
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Arkansas Northeastern College seeks ways in which the College can provide for the continued development of, and expansion of, the College district as a learning community. Toward this goal, Arkansas Northeastern offers the first two years of a traditional college education transferable to a four-year college or university; job-entry training and occupational preparation programs as well as technical programs. Created in 1977, the ANC Foundation is one of the most successful two-year college foundations in the state. It is directed by a Board of Governors with interest in providing Arkansas Northeastern College financial assistance. The Foundation directly helps students through a large pool of privately funded scholarships. Arkansas Northeastern College is proud to offer distance education as a learning option for its students. At Arkansas Northeastern College, distance education is offered primarily in two formats, compressed video courses and internet courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arkansas Northeastern College cost?
Arkansas Northeastern College's tuition is approximately $2,234 for In-State students and $3,634 for Out-State students.
What schools are Arkansas Northeastern College often compared to?
Arkansas Northeastern Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas by visitors of our site.
What is Arkansas Northeastern College's ranking?
Arkansas Northeastern College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Arkansas Northeastern College is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley (23.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
127 Industrial Drive
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3368
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3368
23.9 miles
Enrollment: 197 students Minority enrollment: 96%
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Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-2526
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-2526
28.5 miles
Enrollment: 380 students Minority enrollment: 95%
1510 Lake Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3350
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3350
31.3 miles
Enrollment: 3,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,758 Out-state tuition: $17,742 Minority enrollment: 34%
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Private not-for-profit
100 College Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6901
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6901
38.9 miles
Enrollment: 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $11,250 Minority enrollment: 27%
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Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2511
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2511
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Enrollment: 2,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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