Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

53/100 · earnings-weighted

Southeast Arkansas College

2-Year Public

📍 Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603

🌐 https://www.seark.edu/

Southeast Arkansas College — tuition $3,300 in-state, $6,600 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 18%

Outcomes

33/100

Affordability

82/100

Resources

72/100

Experience

C+

59/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

810

Total Enrollment

18%

Graduation Rate

40%

Retention Rate

7.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$11,203

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Southeast Arkansas College ▼

57% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$97,901

Avg Monthly Rent

$908

1-Year Change

+0.8%

See full rental market data for 71603 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Southeast Arkansas College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,603

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$29,235

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,600

Median debt at graduation

28.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

78.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 71st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Southeast Arkansas College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$48,660	$52,059	-10%	#197 of 290	#120	$7,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences	—	$42,686	-3%	#9 of 12	#7	$10,410
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$24,880	$41,272	-8%	#70 of 100	#25	$10,837
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$18,605	$29,201	-48%	#752 of 757	#742	$5,767

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Southeast Arkansas College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $97,901
Avg rent near campus: $908/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71601 (15.4% cap, Pine Bluff)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,300	$6,600
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$22,925	$26,225

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

80%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$11,203

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$11,217
$30,001 - $48,000	$10,241
$48,001 - $75,000	$12,731
$110,001+	$14,376

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Communication, General 87 grads/yr General Studies 67 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 46 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 37 grads/yr Management Science 25 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 22 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 21 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 20 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 20 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 17 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 14 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 13 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 12 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 12 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 8 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 7 grads/yr Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southeast Arkansas College's top programs commonly pursue.

Public relations managers

$139k/yr 83,200 jobs

Fundraising managers

$123k/yr 45,700 jobs

Communications teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 35,800 jobs

Editors

$75k/yr 115,800 jobs

Writers and authors

$72k/yr 135,400 jobs

Public relations specialists

$70k/yr 315,900 jobs

Fundraisers

$66k/yr 134,400 jobs

News analysts, reporters, and journalists

$60k/yr 49,300 jobs

Student Demographics

810

Total Students

62%

Women

40%

Traditional Age (18-24)

57%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 23%

Hispanic 15%

Black 59%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 57%

With Family 43%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~463 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%

Hybrid (Some Online) 18%

Fully Online 36%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%

25-64 (Adult) 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southeast Arkansas College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Southeast Arkansas College?

Tuition at Southeast Arkansas College is $3,300 for in-state students and $6,600 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,203.

What is the graduation rate at Southeast Arkansas College?

The graduation rate at Southeast Arkansas College is 18%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Southeast Arkansas College a good school?

Southeast Arkansas College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Southeast Arkansas College?

Southeast Arkansas College has a total enrollment of 810 students.

Is there rental demand near Southeast Arkansas College?

Yes! Approximately 57% of students at Southeast Arkansas College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 463 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Pine Bluff area.

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