- Southeast Arkansas College is a state-supported, locally controlled, technical community college accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
School Highlights
Southeast Arkansas College serves 916 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 916 students
- In-state tuition: $3,070
- Out-state tuition: $5,590
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southeast Arkansas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
Southeast Arkansas 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
1991
Total Faculty
46 staff
61 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Southeast Arkansas College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Southeast Arkansas College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
916 students
1,285 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
134 students
440 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
782 students
845 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
916 students
1,308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
134 students
440 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
782 students
860 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
62%
17%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
20%
62%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$36,170
$38,042
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,070 is more than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,590 is more than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,070
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,590
$4,750
Tuition Notes
$115.00 per credit hour (Effective Fall 2024); Out-of-State Tuition: $230.00 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,473
$9,673
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,065
$5,300
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- It is the mission of Southeast Arkansas Colleges Workforce Development Center to compile and translate the needs of employers and students into affordable training programs. This is accomplished by developing and implementing a process that provides continuous improvement in the development, delivery, and affordability of customized training and services to business, industry, and government organizations within the Southeast Arkansas College service area. Southeast Arkansas College is the proud recipient of the 1998 Quality Commitment Award as awarded by Arkansas Quality Award, Inc. This is the second year in a row that the college has been recognized as SEARK received the Quality Interest Award in 1997. The Learning Assistance Laboratory provides a learning atmosphere for Southeast Arkansas College students to become successful achievers in the classroom. Assistance includes academic and computer assisted instruction. Services offered in the lab are free to students enrolled at Southeast Arkansas College.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southeast Arkansas College cost?
Southeast Arkansas College's tuition is approximately $3,070 for In-State students and $5,590 for Out-State students.
What is Southeast Arkansas College's ranking?
Southeast Arkansas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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