Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College

700 College Rd
Cumberland, KY 40823

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 (Kentucky)

Listed among the top community colleges in Kentucky for:

	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

The student population of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College has declined by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,660 students	3,252 students

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


% Hispanic	1%	3%

% Black	2%	8%

% White	95%	84%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	1%	2%

Diversity Score	0.10	0.29

College Completion Rate	29%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$26,300	$30,100

The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $4,996. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is less than the state average of $12,836. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,624	$4,996

Out-State Tuition Fees	$12,456	$12,836

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	97%	97%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,179	$17,357

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$6,625

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is Mountain Empire Community College (15.2 miles away).