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Arkansas Northeastern College

Arkansas Northeastern College

Arkansas Northeastern College, often abbreviated as ANC, is a two-year, public community college, located in Blytheville, Arkansas. It was initially christened as Mississippi County Community College. Later, it was merged with the Cotton Boll Technical Institute, and given its present name. The college offers Associate degrees and technical certificates in a wide range of subjects.

Arkansas Northeastern College is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • Allied Health
  • Communications and Humanities
  • Mathematics and Science
  • Occupational Programs
  • Technical Programs and Training

The college encourages students to participate in a number of intramural sports, including volleyball, basketball, and many other seasonal sports, through the Briggs/Sebaugh Wellness Center.

Overview of Arkansas Northeastern College

Arkansas Northeastern is found in Blytheville, AR. Blytheville is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Arkansas Northeastern.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Arkansas Northeastern Selectivity

Arkansas Northeastern accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Students numbered 1,800 in 2007 at Arkansas Northeastern.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Arkansas Northeastern College is committed to providing accessible, quality educational programs, services, and lifelong learning opportunities."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Arkansas Northeastern

Arkansas Northeastern College
2501 S Division
Blytheville, AR 72316-1109
http://www.anc.edu

Arkansas Northeastern Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine105registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts93general studies
Business And Management27business, accounting, retail
Family And Social Work15child development
Security And Law Enforcement12criminal justice and police
Mechanics And Repair12HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics
Education And Teaching9early childhood education, middle school teaching
Medical Support And Technology8dental assistant
Production Trades6welding
Engineering Technician4metallurgical tech, industrial tech

Number of programs and degrees for Arkansas Northeastern in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree2029
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years707
Award of less than 1 academic year192

Arkansas Northeastern Student Body

In 2007, Arkansas Northeastern had a total enrollment of 1,800 students (1,087 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White71%
Black26%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1922%
20-2113%
22-2411%
25-2912%
30-3411%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-645%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas84%
Missouri15%

Arkansas Northeastern Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time35 %
Part-Time27 %

Arkansas Northeastern Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Blytheville, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Arkansas Northeastern Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,730
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,030
Books and supplies$ 697

Financial Aid:
Arkansas Northeastern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1286000)

Arkansas Northeastern Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2452

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year1*3$65,707
All faculty totalcalendar year1*3$65,707

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year23$41,36549$41,075
All faculty totalacademic year23$41,36549$41,075

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Arkansas Northeastern Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

Arkansas Northeastern Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Arkansas Northeastern Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Arkansas Northeastern Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Arkansas Northeastern Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Arkansas Northeastern % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Arkansas Northeastern Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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