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 3,660 students (50% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 16%.
- Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is the only community colleges within Harlan County, KY.
- The nearest community college to Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is Mountain Empire Community College (15.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- 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 | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 111 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,660 students | 3,252 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,818 students | 1,360 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,842 students | 1,892 students |
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| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 8% |
| % White | 95% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.29 |
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| College Completion Rate | 29% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $26,300 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (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 (15.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,718 students | 15.20 Mi3441 Mountain Empire Road
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