Southeast Community College Area

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	666
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	50%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Southeast Community College Area 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 Southeast Community College Area 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.

Southeast Community College Area 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 12-to-1, Southeast Community College Area emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southeast Community College Area is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nebraska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Southeast Community College Area is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Southeast Community College Area do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,736

Cost of attendance at Southeast Community College Area in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

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Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,240

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

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Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Southeast Community College Area received on average $3,647 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.

$3,647

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	356	30%	$4,382	$1,560,097
Other Federal Grant	697	59%	$2,772	$1,932,338
State Grant/Scholarships	175	15%	$1,216	$212,728
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	455	39%	$1,425	$648,262
Total Grant & Scholarships	766	65%	$3,647	$2,793,328

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeast Community College Area 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 Southeast Community College Area students is 31.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.3%.

31.1%

asian 37.5% 12 students
white 34.9% 287 students
hispanic 18.2% 18 students
Mixed Race 9.8% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southeast Community College Area provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southeast Community College Area 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

Veteran Services

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

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