Pine Bluff, Arkansas is home to Southeast Arkansas College. Pine Bluff is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Southeast Arkansas College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 2,126 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Southeast Arkansas College attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Southeast Arkansas College is to provide comprehensive community college education and services, with an emphasis on technical education and workforce development, for the citizens of Jefferson, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, and Lincoln counties. These educational programs and services include: technical career education, workforce development, university transfer education, general education, adult education, continuing education, and community services."
More complete details are provided below.
Southeast Arkansas College
1900 Hazel
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
General Phone: (870) 543-5900
Admissions Phone: (870) 543-5957
Financial Aid Phone: (870) 543-5968
http://www.seark.edu
Southeast Arkansas College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 154 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 40 | business, management information systems, accounting technology, business management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 25 | surgical tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, forensic science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer networking, computer and info science, information science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 16 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | child care provider |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Science | 2 | biotechnology |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical transcription |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | middle school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting, computer systems tech, quality control tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Southeast Arkansas College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 168 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 113 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 76 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Southeast Arkansas College had a total enrollment of 2,126 students (1,395 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 78% |
| Part-Time | 22% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 97% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pine Bluff, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 367 | 367 | 100% | 295 | 80% |
| Men | 125 | 125 | 100% | 97 | 78% |
| Women | 242 | 242 | 100% | 198 | 82% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (870) 543-5957
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Southeast Arkansas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 570700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (870) 543-5968
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $47,005 | 6 | $46,468 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $47,005 | 6 | $46,468 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $38,964 | 27 | $39,472 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $38,964 | 27 | $39,472 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southeast Arkansas College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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