Arkansas Northeastern College
Tel:
(870)762-1020
- 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 1,425 students (38% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 31%.
- Arkansas Northeastern College is the only community colleges within Mississippi County, AR.
- The nearest community college to Arkansas Northeastern College is Dyersburg State Community College (31.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Arkansas Northeastern College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Arkansas Northeastern College | (AR) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 62 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,425 students | 1,650 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 538 students | 724 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 887 students | 926 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| % Black | 25% | 19% |
| % White | 69% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.48 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 23% | 24% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,100 | $28,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Arkansas Northeastern College is Dyersburg State Community College (31.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,847 students | 31.10 Mi1510 Lake Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024
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Memphis, TN 38104
(901)726-1977 52.50249 - Baptist Memorial College of Health SciencesPrivate, non-profit1,170 students | 52.90 Mi1003 Monroe Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901)572-2468 52.901,170 - 10,227 students | 53.00 Mi737 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
(901)333-5000 53.0010,227
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