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East Arkansas Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2695th overall and 31st in Arkansas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
42.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,670 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
23 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
53% / 23% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,515 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Forrest City, AR 72335
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,546 (13,440 urban / 6,106 rural) |
| Households | 6,388 (2.64 people per house) |
| Families | 4,553 (3.18 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 10,133 |
| Pop. — Asian | 147 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 7 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 94 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 9,225 |
| Pop. — Other | 317 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Small
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending East Arkansas Community College?
Ranks 4096th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,530 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $240 | $240 | $240 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $51 | $59 | $71 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,670 | $2,910 | $3,270 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $8,470 | $8,710 | $9,070 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,470 | $4,710 | $5,070 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,620  $1,770 |
$1,860  $2,010 |
$2,220  $2,370 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $3,000  $3,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,500  $2,800 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,700  $1,800 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does East Arkansas Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does East Arkansas Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
East Arkansas Community College Ranks 5062nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,047 | 174 |  75% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $326 | 18 |  8% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,059 | 49 |  21% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,599 | 21 |  9% |
| Any financial aid type | 207 |  89% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at East Arkansas Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 167 | 460 | 627 |
Hispanic | 4 | 9 | 13 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 7 | 11 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 4 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 287 | 568 | 855 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 465 | 1,050 | 1,515 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at East Arkansas Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 55 | 78 | |
| 1 | 28 | 29 | |
| 28 | 1 | 29 | |
| 4 | 10 | 14 | |
| 3 | 10 | 13 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
East Arkansas Community College Ranks 2563rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $44,738 ($49,590 male / $41,996 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 36 (13 male / 23 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 54 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $534,340 |
East Arkansas Community College Academics
East Arkansas Community College is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. In particular, the university has a Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Internships and Liberal Arts/Career Combination.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at East Arkansas Community College.
- Computer Science:
- Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Computer Networking/Telecommunications, System Administration, Web/Multimedia Design
- Security and Protective Services:
- Police Science
- Education:
- Junior High Education
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Radiologic Technology, Nursing (RN)
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Management Information Systems, Office Clerical Services, Office Management, Operations Management
- Popular majors:
- sixty percent liberal arts, fifteen percent health professions, thirteen percent business per marketing, eleven percent security and protective services
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $69 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 25.
East Arkansas Community College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, alternatively did not report the exact number of transfer students.
SAT and ACT score reports are due the 19th of August and The regular application due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 1st of July. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
East Arkansas Community College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics.
East Arkansas Community College Students
In addition, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, two hundred and sixty-seven degree-seeking undergrads and two hundred and seventy-five first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Besides, the student body consists of sixteen percent part-time students, fifty-seven percent women and forty-three percent men. East Arkansas Community College offers Associate degrees.
This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. To be sure, the school is located 40 miles from Memphis, Tennessee.
East Arkansas Community College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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