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East Arkansas Community College, established in 1974 and also referred to as EACC, is a coeducational community college located in Forrest City, Arkansas, United States. The college offers two-year associate degrees in various arts and science subjects.
The main campus of East Arkansas Community College is in Forrest City, AR (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. East Arkansas Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration and liberal arts.
East Arkansas Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,547 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
East Arkansas Community College
1700 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
General Phone: (870) 633-4480
http://WWW.EACC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 82 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 62 | electronics tech, CAD and design, engineering technology, manufacturing tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 31 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, medication aide |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 18 | health service and sciences, radiation therapist |
| Office and Administration | 16 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Business and Management | 9 | business management, MIS |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management, hotel management |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher ed |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | web design |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for East Arkansas Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 125 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 111 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, East Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 1,547 students (1,100 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Forrest City, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
East Arkansas Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1226000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $54,115 | 4 | $42,425 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $54,115 | 4 | $42,425 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $49,931 | 20 | $43,900 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $49,931 | 20 | $43,900 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Medication Aide
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Arkansas Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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