Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
Tel:
(606) 589-2145
- Founded in 1960, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public, comprehensive community and technical college under the governance of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). The college serves the KCTCS Southeast district and provides Associate in Art and Associate in Science degree, Associate in Applied Science degree programs, certificate programs, diploma programs, Continuing education, Academic support and developmental education and resources to promote the preservation of the Appalachian culture by stimulating artistic expression.
School Highlights
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College serves 3,315 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 23%.
Top Rankings
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | (KY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 111 staff | 111 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College provides the opportunity to participate in and develop leadership skills through several campus organizations, activities, and intramural sporting events, which promote educational, recreational, social and personal growth. With campuses in Cumberland, Harlan, Middlesboro, Pineville and Whitesburg, the college is able to offer a variety of student activities that accommodate each campuses student population. Transfer Counselors are available to assist student who are preparing to transfer to four year colleges. By completing the Associate in Arts degree or the Associate in Science degree a student will have a completed the transfer block that will meet the general education requirements for Kentucky State universities and colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is Mountain Empire Community College (15.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,506 students | 15.40 Mi3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-2400 15.402,506 - 3,185 students | 24.70 MiOne Community College Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 487-3503 24.703,185 - 6,139 students | 46.70 Mi2425 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-3191 46.706,139 - 4,375 students | 49.60 Mi1 Bert Combs Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3863 49.604,375 - 6,144 students | 53.80 Mi500 South Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-2600 53.806,144
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