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Southeast Arkansas College

Southeast Arkansas College

Southeast Arkansas College, also known as Seark, was established in 1991, and is a technical college and is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The campus of the college is spread across more than 40 acres of land. Seark awards a number of associate’s degrees in subjects including arts, general studies, applied science, and teaching, among others. The degrees are offered through various divisions such as the General Studies division, Nursing/Applied Health division, and the Technical Studies division. Several certificate courses are also available at Seark. In addition, the college offers various adult education and distance learning programs.

Southeast Arkansas College has an active student life. The campus is home to a number of student clubs and organizations. These include the Alpha Mu Gamma, Arkansas Licensed Practical Nursing Association, Association for Surgical Technologist, and Phi Beta Lambda.

Overview of Southeast Arkansas College

Pine Bluff, AR 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.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.

Southeast Arkansas College Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.

Student Body

Southeast Arkansas College has 2,144 enrolled students (as of 2007).

Student Life

A lot of students at the school 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.

Contacting Southeast Arkansas College

Southeast Arkansas College
1900 Hazel
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
General Phone: (870) 543-5900
http://www.seark.edu

Southeast Arkansas College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine175nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing
Liberal Arts61liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Business And Management45business, business management, accounting technology, management information systems
Medical Support And Technology36surgical tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, phlebotomy
Computer Science And Engineering30computer networking, computer and info science, information science
Security And Law Enforcement27criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting
Mechanics And Repair18HVAC, industrial electronics tech
Engineering Technician11drafting, computer systems tech, quality control tech
Law7legal assistant
Office And Administration6administrative assistant
Family And Social Work4child care provider
Production Trades3welding
Education And Teaching1middle school teaching
Science1biotechnology

Number of programs and degrees for Southeast Arkansas College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree18920
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years12614
Award of less than 1 academic year1106

Student Body

In 2007, Southeast Arkansas College had a total enrollment of 2,144 students (1,397 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men34%
Women66%
Full-Time76%
Part-Time24%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White52%
Black46%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1916%
20-2112%
22-2414%
25-2916%
30-3412%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Arkansas100%

Southeast Arkansas College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time45 %
Part-Time44 %

Southeast Arkansas College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Southeast Arkansas College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total36331687%25882%
Men12510483%8885%
Women23821289%17080%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Southeast Arkansas College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,000
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,500
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
Southeast Arkansas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 570700)

Southeast Arkansas College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1636

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year1*4$44,059
All faculty totalcalendar year1*4$44,059

*: 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
Instructoracademic year15$45,87732$47,986
All faculty totalacademic year15$45,87732$47,986

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

Southeast Arkansas College Degree Programs (2007)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Southeast Arkansas College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southeast Arkansas College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Southeast Arkansas College Number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Southeast Arkansas College % students 40 years or older
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Southeast Arkansas College % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Southeast Arkansas College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Southeast Arkansas College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Southeast Arkansas College % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Southeast Arkansas College Female % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Southeast Arkansas College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
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
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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