Arkansas Northeastern College

2501 S Division
Blytheville, AR 72316-1109
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Tel: (870)762-1020
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  • 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 (31.3 miles away).

Top Placements

Arkansas Northeastern College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arkansas Northeastern College(AR) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty62 staff62 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Arkansas Northeastern College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Arkansas Northeastern College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,425 students1,650 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:125:1
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# Full-Time Students538 students724 students
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# Part-Time Students887 students926 students
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
6%
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% Black
25%
19%
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% White
69%
69%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.460.48
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College Completion Rate
23%
24%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$27,100$28,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,234 is less than the state average of $3,014. The in-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $3,634 is less than the state average of $4,803. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,234$3,014
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Out-State Tuition Fees$3,634$4,803
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$4,000$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$5,362
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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.

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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 1,425 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,234
  • Out-state tuition: $3,634
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
Did You Know?
For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,014 per year for in-state students and $4,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,899 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.48, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is Remington College-Little Rock Campus. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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