Southeast Arkansas College

www.seark.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,880

2021 Average Net Price

$8,069

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.37%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

997

26.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

19.2%

28 Graduates

About

Southeast Arkansas College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AR. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southeast Arkansas College were General Studies (44 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (34 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (12 degrees).

In 2021, 575 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeast Arkansas College. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (293 degrees), 2.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (145 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Arkansas College is $2,880, which is $−5,088 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Arkansas College is $2,880, which is $−5,088 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,069.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Southeast Arkansas College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,880

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southeast Arkansas College was $2,880. The cost of tuition at Southeast Arkansas College is $−5,088 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southeast Arkansas College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,069

2021 Value

2.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southeast Arkansas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,069. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southeast Arkansas College grew by 2.83%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeast Arkansas College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,796

Room and Board

$1,320

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeast Arkansas College was of $5,796 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,320. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southeast Arkansas College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Southeast Arkansas College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.67% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeast Arkansas College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.37%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southeast Arkansas College was 0.37%, which represents 1 out of the 270 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southeast Arkansas College had a total enrollment of 997 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Arkansas College is 268 students and the part-time enrollment is 729. This means that 26.9% of students enrolled at Southeast Arkansas College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeast Arkansas College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.4% Black or African American, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% White, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.502% Asian, 0.201% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeast Arkansas College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeast Arkansas College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 997 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Arkansas College is 268 and the part-time enrollment is 729. This means that 26.9% of students enrolled at Southeast Arkansas College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southeast Arkansas College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

47%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southeast Arkansas College was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Southeast Arkansas College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southeast Arkansas College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
592 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
211 enrolled students
White
174 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeast Arkansas College is 59.4% Black or African American, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% White, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.502% Asian, 0.201% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 161 more women than men received degrees from Southeast Arkansas College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeast Arkansas College is black or african american (293 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (145 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southeast Arkansas College is General Studies (44 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (34 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeast Arkansas College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (74 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Arkansas College are Registered nurses (1,346,631 people), Medical & health services managers (153,752 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (147,447 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,026 people), and Pharmacists (132,497 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeast Arkansas College in 2021 are Precision Production (74 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Health (241 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (117 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Arkansas College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Southeast Arkansas College are Precision Production (74 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Health (241 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (117 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Arkansas College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,489,100 people), Elementary & secondary schools (391,501 people), Outpatient care centers (233,887 people), Offices of physicians (202,220 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (175,644 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeast Arkansas College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
44 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
34 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Southeast Arkansas College was General Studies with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southeast Arkansas College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

207

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

368

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 207 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Arkansas College, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (368).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southeast Arkansas College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Arkansas College in Welding Technology, which is 7.22 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Arkansas College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 3% of students graduating from Southeast Arkansas College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southeast Arkansas College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
293 degrees awarded
White
145 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeast Arkansas College is black or african american (293 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (145 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
203 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
90 degrees awarded
White Female
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeast Arkansas College is black or african american female (203 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (90 degrees).

Operations

Southeast Arkansas College has an endowment valued at nearly $592k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 29k (4.9%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Southeast Arkansas College had a total salary expenditure of 18.6M. Southeast Arkansas College employs 48 Instructors. Most academics at Southeast Arkansas College are Female Instructor (34), and Male Instructor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Arkansas College are: Management, with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Endowment

$592k

2021 Endowment

0.943%

growth from 2020

Southeast Arkansas College has an endowment valued at about $592k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeast Arkansas College grew 0.943% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.7M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southeast Arkansas College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.84M

2021 Salaries

34.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southeast Arkansas College paid a median of $6.84M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($18.6M) and a 34.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.3M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southeast Arkansas College paid a total of $2.3M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeast Arkansas College was Instructor with 48 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Arkansas College were Management with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeast Arkansas College was Female Instructor with 34 employees, and Male Instructor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southeast Arkansas College.