- 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 13,035 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 13,035 students
- In-state tuition: $2,689
- Out-state tuition: $3,296
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southeast Community College Area
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
846 staff
233 staff
Student Body
The student population of Southeast Community College Area has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Southeast Community College Area diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,035 students
165 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
3,539 students
127 students
# Part-Time Students
9,496 students
1,322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
130 students
26 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,539 students
114 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,496 students
1,322 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
725 students
357 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
75%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3082%
0.4502%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,700
$35,400
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 stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,689
$4,615
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,296
$5,803
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,009
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,161
$5,161
Source: 2024 (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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