Southeast Community College Area

301 South 68th Street Place
Lincoln, NE 68510

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Tel: (402) 471-3333

www.southeast.edu

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Southeast Community College values the opportunity to provide quality career/technical and academic educational opportunities for the students, businesses and communities of our district.

School Highlights

Southeast Community College Area serves 9,328 students (35% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 9,328 students
In-state tuition: $2,689
Out-state tuition: $3,296
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 17%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southeast Community College Area ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 846 teachers has grown by 91% over five years.

Southeast Community College Area

(NE) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

846 staff

233 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Southeast Community College Area has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.

The Southeast Community College Area diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has declined by 22% over five years.

Total Enrollment

9,328 students

2,030 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

10:1

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# Full-Time Students

3,234 students

711 students

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# Part-Time Students

6,094 students

1,319 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

584 students

295 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

3,234 students

219 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

14 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

6,094 students

1,319 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

725 students

357 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

11%

% Black

% White

83%

74%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

n/a

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Diversity Score

0.30

0.43

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

31%

47%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$37,700

$35,400

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,689 is less than the state average of $4,615. The in-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $3,296 is less than the state average of $5,803. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,689

$4,615

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$3,296

$5,803

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

90%

91%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$11,009

$11,000

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,161

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

Southeast Community College has three main campuses located in Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford. In addition, SCC educational centers are located in many communities within the 15-county SCC service area of southeast Nebraska. SCC-Lincoln is located in the state capital of Nebraska enrolling more than 7000 full and part time students in career/technical and Academic Transfer programs, as well as Nebraska Law Enforcement. Career/technical program areas include Business, Laboratory Science Technology, Construction, Electronic/Computer, Family & Consumer Science, Health, Manufacturing, Mass Media/Communication, and Transportation. An outstanding Continuing Education program provides technical, occupational and leisure classes to regional residents and businesses. At the SCC-Lincoln Campus, Continuing Education offers classrooms and labs for technical training for individuals and Workforce Development for employers. This training is customized to fit the needs of each business and is offered at convenient times and places for business employees. Many types of technical training, employee relations and other workshops and seminars are available. The Continuing Education Center is dedicated to professional development for business and industry. It features classrooms, computer labs, meeting rooms and an auditorium, and is designed for conferences, retreats, workshops, and seminars. Activities are an important part of your college experience. Explore new areas, learn leadership skills, and participate in a variety of activities. Southeast Community College offers many different choices from athletics to recreational activities to student organizations to intramurals. We strive to provide social, educational, recreational, and educational opportunities at SCC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southeast Community College Area cost?

Southeast Community College Area's tuition is approximately $2,689 for In-State students and $3,296 for Out-State students.

What is Southeast Community College Area's ranking?

Southeast Community College Area ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 9,328 students
In-state tuition: $2,689
Out-state tuition: $3,296
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 17%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Nebraska public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,615 per year for in-state students and $5,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,095 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nebraska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Nebraska is Myotherapy Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.