At Southeastern Community College (SCC), we're on to something. For some it might be starting on the road to a four-year degree. For others it's learning the specialized skills to enter into a rewarding career. Still others take advantage of SCC's resources to make the Great River Region of Southeast Iowa a better place through economic development, job skills training, and more. Thousands of successful alumni can attest to the positive impact this community college has had on their lives. SCC has a tradition of excellence in providing close-to-home, affordable, relevant education.
School Highlights
Southeastern Community College serves 2,319 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 97%.
The student population of Southeastern Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southeastern Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,319 students
1,302 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,103 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
1,216 students
1,154 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
169 students
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,103 students
148 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
29 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,216 students
1,216 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
249 students
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
6%
8%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
25%
69%
% Two or more races
56%
9%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.50
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.355%
0.5%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3116%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,590 is more than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,740 is less than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,590
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,740
$4,920
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,800
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Southeastern Community College envisions itself as a dynamic leader
in lifelong learning, an innovator of responsive programs and
services, and a promoter of professional, personal, social, and
economic development. SCC is the community college for the citizens
of Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren and
Washington counties in Iowa, with campuses in West Burlington and
Keokuk, and centers in Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant. SCC's
geographic territory encompasses 1,623 square miles and has a
population of 106,242. The college's role as a regional leader in
education means that it also serves populations in the neighboring
states of Illinois and Missouri. The goal of Southeastern Community
College is to be a model of excellence among community colleges.
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