Southeastern Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Southeastern Community College is a public community college in West Burlington, Iowa, enrolling about 1,699 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,347 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,420. Student demographics in federal data include White (69.5%) and Black or African American (7.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,420
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,347 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,699 67.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.49%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 24.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,737
- Room & Board: $10,324 annual estimate
Southeastern Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeastern Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeastern Community College?
Southeastern Community College is located in West Burlington, IA (ZIP 52655-0180).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Southeastern Community College public or private?
Southeastern Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Southeastern Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,420 in-state, $6,570 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,347.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,012 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,249 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,194 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,178 |
| $110,001+ | $16,122 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,680.
How big is Southeastern Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,699 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,737 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 43.49%.
First-year retention: 70.1%.
What do graduates of Southeastern Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,355 six years after entry; $36,882 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
28.14% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeastern Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (222 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (195 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (74 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (58 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (57 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (50 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (46 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (43 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (30 completions)
- Accounting (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeastern Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.49%; median earnings $36,882 at 10 years; net price $12,347. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,420
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Community College was $6,420.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,347
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeastern Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,347.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,388 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,347 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,680 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,324 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,744 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$70,976 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeastern Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20.41% 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 Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 | $4,350 | $4,500 | $7,822 |
| 2014 | $4,590 | $4,740 | $7,385 |
| 2015 | $4,950 | $5,100 | $6,292 |
| 2016 | $5,220 | $5,370 | $6,917 |
| 2017 | $5,400 | $5,550 | $8,344 |
| 2018 | $5,580 | $5,730 | $7,201 |
| 2019 | $5,670 | $5,820 | $7,223 |
| 2020 | $5,910 | $6,060 | $7,005 |
| 2021 | $6,090 | $6,240 | $7,057 |
| 2022 | $6,210 | $6,360 | $10,321 |
| 2023 | $6,300 | $6,450 | $12,812 |
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
Southeastern Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,699 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.5%), Black or African American (7.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%). About 28.14% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeastern Community College in 2024 is 1,699 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,737 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 69.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.28% 100% Completion Time
43.49% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.28% of students graduating from Southeastern Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 10% male / 90% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 44% male / 56% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 23% male / 77% 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 Southeastern Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$36,882 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.54% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
646.78% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southeastern Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 222 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 195 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 74 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 58 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 57 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 50 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 46 completions
8. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 43 completions
9. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 30 completions
Most popular programs at Southeastern Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeastern Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeastern Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,383
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,551
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southeastern Community College is a public institution located in West Burlington, IA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,699 students. Student body composition includes White (69.5%), Black or African American (7.4%), Hispanic or Latino (6.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 43.49%. Approximately 28.14% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
West Burlington, IA 52655-0180
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Southeastern 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 Southeastern Community College located?
Southeastern Community College is located in West Burlington, IA.
How much does Southeastern Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,420 and average net price is $12,347 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,324 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeastern Community College?
Southeastern Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,737 students, White (69.5%), Black or African American (7.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southeastern Community College?
About 43.7% of students at Southeastern Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southeastern Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,355 six years after entry and $36,882 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southeastern Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Southeastern Community College public or private?
Southeastern Community College is a public institution located in West Burlington, IA.
Is Southeastern Community College an HBCU?
No. Southeastern Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeastern Community College a tribal college?
No. Southeastern Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southeastern Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southeastern Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.5%).
Is Southeastern Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southeastern 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
- Iowa college costs
- Iowa colleges by ROI
- Iowa trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Iowa
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.