East Arkansas Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
East Arkansas Community College is a public community college in Forrest City, Arkansas, enrolling about 554 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,220 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,300. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (48.6%) and White (41.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,300
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,220 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 554 57.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 36.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,059
- Room & Board: $6,792 annual estimate
East Arkansas Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about East Arkansas Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is East Arkansas Community College?
East Arkansas Community College is located in Forrest City, AR (ZIP 72335-2204).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is East Arkansas Community College public or private?
East Arkansas Community College is a Public institution.
How much does East Arkansas Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,300 in-state, $4,380 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,220.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,888 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,777 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,888 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,428 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,200.
How big is East Arkansas Community College?
Total enrollment: 554 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,059 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at East Arkansas Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.82%.
First-year retention: 69.6%.
What do graduates of East Arkansas Community College earn?
Median earnings: $26,801 six years after entry; $28,471 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,000.
25.20% of students receive Pell grants.
What is East Arkansas Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (198 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (72 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (57 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (47 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (37 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (34 completions)
- General Studies (33 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (31 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (23 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is East Arkansas Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.82%; median earnings $28,471 at 10 years; net price $7,220. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,300
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at East Arkansas Community College was $3,300.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,220
2024 Value
In 2024 East Arkansas Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,220.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,880 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,220 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$17,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,792 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,292 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$49,168 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for East Arkansas Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.07% 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 East Arkansas Community 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 East Arkansas Community 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 | $2,520 | $3,270 | $3,051 |
| 2014 | $2,610 | $3,390 | $3,547 |
| 2015 | $2,790 | $3,600 | $2,695 |
| 2016 | $2,850 | $3,660 | $4,461 |
| 2017 | $2,850 | $3,660 | $5,667 |
| 2018 | $2,880 | $3,720 | $5,788 |
| 2019 | $2,925 | $3,804 | $6,290 |
| 2020 | $2,925 | $3,804 | $6,683 |
| 2021 | $2,820 | $3,720 | $7,290 |
| 2022 | $2,910 | $3,810 | $8,398 |
| 2023 | $3,960 | $4,980 | $6,769 |
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
East Arkansas Community College reported total enrollment of about 554 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (48.6%), White (41.3%), and Two or More Races (3.6%). About 25.20% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at East Arkansas Community College in 2024 is 554 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,059 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.6%
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 48.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.07% 100% Completion Time
50.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.07% of students graduating from East Arkansas Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29% male / 71% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 86% male / 14% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 25% male / 75% 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 East Arkansas Community College.
Return on Investment
$6,000 Median Student Debt
$28,471 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
885.84% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for East Arkansas Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 198 completions
2. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 72 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 57 completions
4. Health Professions and Related Programs: 47 completions
5. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 37 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 34 completions
7. General Studies: 33 completions
8. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 31 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23 completions
Most popular programs at East Arkansas Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for East Arkansas Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for East Arkansas Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,481
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,467
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
East Arkansas Community College is a public institution located in Forrest City, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 554 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (48.6%), White (41.3%), Two or More Races (3.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.82%. Approximately 25.20% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Forrest City, AR 72335-2204
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
East Arkansas Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Arkansas Community College located?
East Arkansas Community College is located in Forrest City, AR.
How much does East Arkansas Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,300 and average net price is $7,220 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,792 annually.
What is the student body demographics at East Arkansas Community College?
East Arkansas Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,059 students, Black or African American (48.6%), White (41.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend East Arkansas Community College?
About 50.8% of students at East Arkansas Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of East Arkansas Community College earn?
Median earnings are $26,801 six years after entry and $28,471 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at East Arkansas Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do East Arkansas Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,000.
Is East Arkansas Community College public or private?
East Arkansas Community College is a public institution located in Forrest City, AR.
Is East Arkansas Community College an HBCU?
No. East Arkansas Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is East Arkansas Community College a tribal college?
No. East Arkansas Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is East Arkansas Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, East Arkansas Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.4%).
Is East Arkansas Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for East Arkansas Community 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
- 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.