Arkansas Northeastern College

2501 S Division
Blytheville, AR 72316
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 1,358 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,358 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,234
  • Out-state tuition: $3,634
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Arkansas Northeastern College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 192 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arkansas Northeastern College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
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Student Body

The student population of Arkansas Northeastern College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Arkansas Northeastern College diversity score of 0.53 is equal to the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,358 students
1,250 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
562 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
796 students
731 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
901 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
562 students
519 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
796 students
723 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
8%
10%
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% Black
29%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Arkansas Northeastern College and the percentage of Black community college students in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
62%
66%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Arkansas Northeastern College and the percentage of White community college students in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Arkansas Northeastern College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas Northeastern College.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.53
0.53
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
35%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Arkansas Northeastern College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,100
$28,600
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Arkansas Northeastern College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of AR by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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 13% 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 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,234
$2,994
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,634
$4,750
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Arkansas Northeastern College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Arkansas Northeastern College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,000
$9,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Arkansas Northeastern College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in AR by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,999
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Arkansas Northeastern College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in AR by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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: 2021 (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 and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,358 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,234
  • Out-state tuition: $3,634
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,994 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,533 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 91%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is Bryan University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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