East Arkansas Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	49%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Forrest City, Arkansas, East Arkansas Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of East Arkansas Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

East Arkansas Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, East Arkansas Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at East Arkansas Community College is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at East Arkansas Community College is 49% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at East Arkansas Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,120

Cost of attendance at East Arkansas Community College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,720

Cost of attendance at East Arkansas Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at East Arkansas Community College received on average $5,589 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,589

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	100	81%	$5,374	$537,374
Other Federal Grant	100	81%	$5,575	$557,524
State Grant/Scholarships	30	24%	$917	$27,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	31	25%	$1,680	$52,084
Total Grant & Scholarships	114	92%	$5,589	$637,108

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of East Arkansas Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of East Arkansas Community College students is 40.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.7%.

40.7%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 30.8% 24 students
white 48.9% 44 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

East Arkansas Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

East Arkansas Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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