Southeast Arkansas College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Southeast Arkansas College is a public certificate and vocational school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, enrolling about 851 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $19,038 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,200. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,603 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,200
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,038 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 851 14.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 18.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 87.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 34.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,504
- Room & Board: $11,300 annual estimate
Southeast Arkansas College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeast Arkansas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeast Arkansas College?
Southeast Arkansas College is located in Pine Bluff, AR (ZIP 71603).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Southeast Arkansas College public or private?
Southeast Arkansas College is a Public institution.
How much does Southeast Arkansas College cost?
Published tuition: $5,200 in-state, $8,650 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $19,038.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,038 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,800.
How big is Southeast Arkansas College?
Total enrollment: 851 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,504 students.
About 14% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeast Arkansas College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.21%.
First-year retention: 44.4%.
What do graduates of Southeast Arkansas College earn?
Median earnings: $29,235 six years after entry; $33,603 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,600.
78.64% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeast Arkansas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Communication and Media Studies (87 completions)
- General Studies (67 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (46 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (37 completions)
- Management Science (25 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (22 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (21 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (20 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (20 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeast Arkansas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.21%; median earnings $33,603 at 10 years; net price $19,038. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,200
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeast Arkansas College was $5,200.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,038
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeast Arkansas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,038.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,152 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,038 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,800 4-Year In-State Tuition
$34,600 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,300 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,300 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$73,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeast Arkansas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
78.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southeast Arkansas College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southeast Arkansas College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,980 | $5,440 | $5,233 |
| 2014 | $3,070 | $5,590 | $3,773 |
| 2015 | $3,070 | $5,590 | $2,467 |
| 2016 | $3,190 | $5,830 | $6,607 |
| 2017 | $3,460 | $6,280 | $7,719 |
| 2018 | $3,855 | $6,735 | $5,589 |
| 2019 | $3,855 | $6,735 | $7,010 |
| 2020 | $3,855 | $6,735 | $7,142 |
| 2021 | $3,855 | $6,735 | $7,662 |
| 2022 | $4,200 | $7,200 | $5,976 |
| 2023 | $4,960 | $8,260 | $11,185 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southeast Arkansas College reported total enrollment of about 851 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (61.3%), White (22.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). About 78.64% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
14.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeast Arkansas College in 2024 is 851 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,504 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
44.4%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 61.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.95% 100% Completion Time
28.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.95% of students graduating from Southeast Arkansas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Communication and Media Studies: 29% male / 71% female
- General Studies: 13% male / 87% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 4% male / 96% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southeast Arkansas College.
Return on Investment
$8,600 Median Student Debt
$33,603 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
341.26% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southeast Arkansas College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Communication and Media Studies: 87 completions
2. General Studies: 67 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Programs: 46 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 37 completions
5. Management Science: 25 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 22 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21 completions
8. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 20 completions
9. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Southeast Arkansas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeast Arkansas College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeast Arkansas College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,050
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,597
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southeast Arkansas College is a public institution located in Pine Bluff, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Communication and Media Studies, General Studies, Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 851 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (61.3%), White (22.0%), Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.21%. Approximately 78.64% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.21% graduation rate at Southeast Arkansas College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeast Arkansas College located?
Southeast Arkansas College is located in Pine Bluff, AR.
How much does Southeast Arkansas College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,200 and average net price is $19,038 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,300 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeast Arkansas College?
Southeast Arkansas College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,504 students, Black or African American (61.3%), White (22.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southeast Arkansas College?
About 52.8% of students at Southeast Arkansas College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southeast Arkansas College earn?
Median earnings are $29,235 six years after entry and $33,603 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southeast Arkansas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southeast Arkansas College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,600.
Is Southeast Arkansas College public or private?
Southeast Arkansas College is a public institution located in Pine Bluff, AR.
Is Southeast Arkansas College an HBCU?
No. Southeast Arkansas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeast Arkansas College a tribal college?
No. Southeast Arkansas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southeast Arkansas College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southeast Arkansas College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.4%).
Is Southeast Arkansas College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southeast Arkansas College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Pine Bluff, Arkansas city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.