At Southeastern Community College (SCC), we're on to something. For some it might be starting on the road to a four-year degree. For others it's learning the specialized skills to enter into a rewarding career. Still others take advantage of SCC's resources to make the Great River Region of Southeast Iowa a better place through economic development, job skills training, and more. Thousands of successful alumni can attest to the positive impact this community college has had on their lives. SCC has a tradition of excellence in providing close-to-home, affordable, relevant education.
School Highlights
Southeastern Community College serves 2,478 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,478 students
In-state tuition: $4,590
Out-state tuition: $4,740
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 74%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Southeastern Community College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Southeastern Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,478 students
2,478 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,163 students
1,163 students
# Part-Time Students
1,315 students
1,315 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
202 students
203 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,163 students
1,163 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,315 students
1,315 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
233 students
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
26%
69%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
55%
11%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.50
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.73%
3.27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.01%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,590 is more than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,740 is less than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,590
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,740
$4,920
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,800
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
29%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Southeastern Community College envisions itself as a dynamic leader
in lifelong learning, an innovator of responsive programs and
services, and a promoter of professional, personal, social, and
economic development. SCC is the community college for the citizens
of Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren and
Washington counties in Iowa, with campuses in West Burlington and
Keokuk, and centers in Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant. SCC's
geographic territory encompasses 1,623 square miles and has a
population of 106,242. The college's role as a regional leader in
education means that it also serves populations in the neighboring
states of Illinois and Missouri. The goal of Southeastern Community
College is to be a model of excellence among community colleges.
This summer, community colleges across the country have been participating in an innovative program known as “Waterbotics,” developed at the Stevens Institute of Technology by the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,478 students
In-state tuition: $4,590
Out-state tuition: $4,740
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 74%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
