Southeast Arkansas College

1900 Hazel St.
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
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Tel: (870) 543-5900
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  • 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 1,119 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 35%.

Top Placements

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southeast Arkansas College(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty76 staff62 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Southeast Arkansas College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Southeast Arkansas College diversity score of 0.54 is equal to the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,119 students1,345 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:121:1
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# Full-Time Students468 students562 students
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# Part-Time Students651 students874 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
7%
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% Black
56%
17%
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% White
38%
65%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.540.54
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College Completion Rate
17%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$28,800$28,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $3,070 is more than the state average of $2,990. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,070$2,990
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,590$4,750
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,427$10,543
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,500$5,250
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Acceptance Rate86%68%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Southeast Arkansas College is Arkansas Baptist College (39.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Arkansas Baptist College
    Private not-for-profit
    525 students | 39.20 Mi1600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
    Little Rock,  AR  72202
    (501) 420-1200     39.20525
  • Shorter College
    Private not-for-profit
    569 students | 40.40 Mi604 Locust St
    N Little Rock,  AR  72114
    (501) 375-0000000     40.40569
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
    Public
    4,531 students | 42.60 Mi3000 W Scenic Dr
    North Little Rock,  AR  72118
    (501) 812-2200     42.604,531
  • College of the Ouachitas
    Public
    1,257 students | 47.70 MiOne College Circle
    Malvern,  AR  72104
    (501) 338-00000000     47.701,257
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech
    Southern Arkansas University Tech Photo - Students in play indoors in the SAU Tech student center.
    Public
    1,082 students | 56.30 Mi6415 Spellman Road
    Camden,  AR  71701
    (870) 574-4500     56.301,082
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,119 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,070
  • Out-state tuition: $5,590
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
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Did You Know?
For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,990 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,649 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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