C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Southeastern Community College

2-Year Public
📍 West Burlington, Iowa 52655
ℹ️
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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 43%
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C+
55/100
Prestige
F
27/100

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

2,562
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,924
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Southeastern Community College ▼

25% 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
$173,661
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+4.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$36,882
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,355
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
43.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 72nd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). 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 Southeastern Community College

Median pay of associate's degree 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$61,159$69,798-14%#884 of 962#840$18,475
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$60,712$64,216-2%#283 of 560#253—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$48,907-16%#158 of 176#152—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24,968$40,132-9%#678 of 947#602$9,700

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 Southeastern Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $173,661
  • Avg rent near campus: $909/mo — vs ~$667/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 52601 (6.1% cap, Burlington)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,240 $6,240
Room $6,000
Board $3,440
Total Cost (On-Campus) $24,006 $24,006

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
41%
Take Out Loans
$9,924
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,279
$30,001 - $48,000$11,223
$48,001 - $75,000$13,343
$75,001 - $110,000$15,793
$110,001+$16,582

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 222 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 195 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 74 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 58 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 57 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 50 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 46 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 43 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 30 grads/yr Accounting 29 grads/yr Agricultural Production Operations, General 24 grads/yr Information Technology 21 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 19 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 17 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Automation Engineer Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 8 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southeastern Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,562
Total Students
59%
Women
44%
Traditional Age (18-24)
25%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Hispanic 6%
Black 5%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 16%
Off-Campus (Renters) 25%
With Family 59%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~628 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 22%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southeastern Community 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 Southeastern Community College?
Tuition at Southeastern Community College is $6,240 for in-state students and $6,240 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,924.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Community College?
The graduation rate at Southeastern Community College is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Southeastern Community College a good school?
Southeastern Community College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): 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 Southeastern Community College?
Southeastern Community College has a total enrollment of 2,562 students.
Is there rental demand near Southeastern Community College?
Yes! Approximately 25% of students at Southeastern Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 628 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the West Burlington area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology