- 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 1,940 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,940 students
- In-state tuition: $2,234
- Out-state tuition: $3,634
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- 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 192 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arkansas Northeastern College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
192 staff
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arkansas Northeastern College has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Arkansas Northeastern College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,940 students
1,611 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
547 students
595 students
# Part-Time Students
1,393 students
1,058 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
194 students
217 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
547 students
595 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,393 students
1,058 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
32%
18%
% White
60%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4154%
0.3818%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3095%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,100
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,234 is less than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% 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 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,234
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,634
$4,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,999
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
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