Southeastern Community College

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

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	93%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Whiteville, North Carolina, Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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.

Southeastern Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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, Southeastern Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southeastern Community College is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

Southeastern Community College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,600

Cost of attendance at Southeastern Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,744

Cost of attendance at Southeastern 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.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Southeastern Community College received on average $7,001 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.

$7,001

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	74	58%	$7,203	$533,035
Other Federal Grant	111	87%	$5,991	$665,029
State Grant/Scholarships	20	16%	$1,648	$32,960
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	50	39%	$1,583	$79,130
Total Grant & Scholarships	111	87%	$7,001	$777,119

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeastern 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 Southeastern Community College students is 39.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.5%.

39.4%

African American 42.9% 9 students
white 39.0% 37 students
hispanic 50.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southeastern Community College 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

Southeastern 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
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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

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