East Arkansas Community College
East Arkansas Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Forrest City, AR. East Arkansas Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of East Arkansas Community College is $4,128 for Arkansas residents and $4,920 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 32.26% from last year at East Arkansas CC.
- Total 1,179 students have enrolled in East Arkansas CC and, of that, 422 students enrolled online exclusively.
- East Arkansas CC offers 65 programs and 11 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of East Arkansas CC is 47% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 37.6%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at East Arkansas Community College is $4,128 for Arkansas residents and $4,920 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 32.26% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,234 | $3,804 |
| 2021 | $3,225 | $3,804 |
| 2022 | $3,120 | $3,720 |
| 2023 | $3,120 | $3,720 |
| 2024 | $4,128 | $4,920 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
East Arkansas Community College offers 63 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 6 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at East Arkansas Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 15 | 2 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 28 | 4 |
| Total | 63 | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 88 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 48 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 15 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 9 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 54 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 17 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 10 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 6 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 4 |
Student Population
Total 1,179 students have enrolled to East Arkansas Community College. By gender, there are 392 male and 787 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.50 to 1.
East Arkansas Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 422 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 460 | 149 | 311 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| White | 635 | 215 | 420 |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 9 | 25 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1,179 | 392 | 787 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at East Arkansas Community College is 47% and the transfer-out rate is 5%. The average financial aid amount is $2,934 and 65% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 47% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Retention Rate | 55% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,934 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 48 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 129 |