Southeast Community College Area Tuition & Completion (2026)
Southeast Community College Area is a public community college in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving roughly 6,773 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,171 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,690. Student demographics in federal data include White (69.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,690
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,171 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,773 50.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.80%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 39.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 26.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 49.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,391
- Room & Board: $11,820 annual estimate
Southeast Community College Area: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeast Community College Area, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeast Community College Area?
Southeast Community College Area is located in Lincoln, NE (ZIP 68520-1229).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Southeast Community College Area public or private?
Southeast Community College Area is a Public institution.
How much does Southeast Community College Area cost?
Published tuition: $3,690 in-state, $4,320 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,171.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,687 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,587 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,987 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,899 |
| $110,001+ | $13,054 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,760.
How big is Southeast Community College Area?
Total enrollment: 6,773 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,391 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeast Community College Area?
150%-time completion rate: 37.80%.
First-year retention: 70.1%.
What do graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn?
Median earnings: $39,103 six years after entry; $43,405 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
22.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeast Community College Area known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (155 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (105 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (100 completions)
- Electrician (90 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (89 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (85 completions)
- General Studies (82 completions)
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician (79 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (77 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (71 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeast Community College Area a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.80%; median earnings $43,405 at 10 years; net price $9,171. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,690
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeast Community College Area was $3,690.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,171
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeast Community College Area had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,171.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,684 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,171 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$17,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,820 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,510 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,040 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeast Community College Area.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.49% 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 Community College Area 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 Community College Area 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 | $2,554 | $3,139 | $7,555 |
| 2014 | $2,689 | $3,296 | $7,503 |
| 2015 | $3,218 | $3,932 | $8,271 |
| 2016 | $3,214 | $3,929 | $9,116 |
| 2017 | $3,570 | $4,182 | $8,965 |
| 2018 | $3,128 | $3,758 | $9,853 |
| 2019 | $2,592 | $3,096 | $9,059 |
| 2020 | $2,664 | $3,168 | $7,190 |
| 2021 | $2,736 | $3,240 | $8,818 |
| 2022 | $2,808 | $3,312 | $8,839 |
| 2023 | $3,540 | $4,260 | $8,470 |
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 Community College Area reported total enrollment of about 6,773 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.0%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%), and Black or African American (6.6%). About 22.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeast Community College Area in 2024 is 6,773 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,391 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.1%
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 White at 69.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.33% 100% Completion Time
37.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.33% of students graduating from Southeast Community College Area completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 95% male / 5% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 81% male / 19% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southeast Community College Area.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$43,405 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.34% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1083.21% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southeast Community College Area.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 85 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 155 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 105 completions
3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 100 completions
4. Electrician: 90 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 89 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 85 completions
7. General Studies: 82 completions
8. Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician: 79 completions
9. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 77 completions
Most popular programs at Southeast Community College Area.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeast Community College Area graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeast Community College Area from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,792
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,698
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 Community College Area is a public institution located in Lincoln, NE, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 6,773 students. Student body composition includes White (69.0%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%), Black or African American (6.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.80%. Approximately 22.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Lincoln, NE 68520-1229
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.80% graduation rate at Southeast Community College Area falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 85 distinct degree programs, Southeast Community College Area provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeast Community College Area located?
Southeast Community College Area is located in Lincoln, NE.
How much does Southeast Community College Area cost?
Reported tuition is $3,690 and average net price is $9,171 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,820 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeast Community College Area?
Southeast Community College Area reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,391 students, White (69.0%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southeast Community College Area?
About 39.4% of students at Southeast Community College Area are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn?
Median earnings are $39,103 six years after entry and $43,405 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southeast Community College Area?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southeast Community College Area students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Southeast Community College Area public or private?
Southeast Community College Area is a public institution located in Lincoln, NE.
Is Southeast Community College Area an HBCU?
No. Southeast Community College Area is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeast Community College Area a tribal college?
No. Southeast Community College Area is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southeast Community College Area a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southeast Community College Area does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.0%).
Is Southeast Community College Area religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southeast Community College Area 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
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Nebraska trade schools profile
- Lincoln, Nebraska city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
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.