East Arkansas Community College

https://www.eacc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,880

9.09% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,173

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,273

27.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.1%

57 Graduates

About

East Arkansas Community College is a higher education institution located in St. Francis County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at East Arkansas Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (109 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (61 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (23 degrees).

In 2023, 625 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Arkansas Community College. 63% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (327 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (265 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Arkansas Community College is $2,880, which is $−5,373 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Arkansas Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 47 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at East Arkansas Community College is $2,880, which is $5,373 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,173.

In 2023, 65% of undergraduate students attending East Arkansas Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,880

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at East Arkansas Community College was $2,880. The cost of tuition at East Arkansas Community College is $−5,373 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Arkansas Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,173

2023 Value

16.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 East Arkansas Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,173. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of East Arkansas Community College grew by 16.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Arkansas Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,150

Room and Board

$2,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Arkansas Community College was of $7,150 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Arkansas Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at East Arkansas Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.8% with respect to 2022, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Arkansas Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Arkansas Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 47 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

East Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 1,273 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at East Arkansas Community College is 352 students and the part-time enrollment is 921. This means that 27.7% of students enrolled at East Arkansas Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Arkansas Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.1% White, 40.5% Black or African American, 3.93% Two or More Races, 2.36% Hispanic or Latino, 0.707% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.471% Asian, and 0.393% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Arkansas Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (30.7%) and White Male (15.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Arkansas Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,273 students. The full-time enrollment at East Arkansas Community College is 352 and the part-time enrollment is 921. This means that 27.7% of students enrolled at East Arkansas Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Arkansas Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Arkansas Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), East Arkansas Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Arkansas Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
638 enrolled students
Black or African American
516 enrolled students
Two or More Races
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Arkansas Community College is 50.1% White, 40.5% Black or African American, 3.93% Two or More Races, 2.36% Hispanic or Latino, 0.707% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.471% Asian, and 0.393% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13 students (1.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 163 more women than men received degrees from East Arkansas Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Arkansas Community College is white (327 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (265 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at East Arkansas Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (109 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (61 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (23 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Arkansas Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (99 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (182 degrees), and Biology (61 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Arkansas Community College are Physicians (394,437 people), Other managers (135,906 people), Postsecondary teachers (114,003 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (110,702 people), and Other Physical Scientists (108,707 people).

The most specialized majors at East Arkansas Community College in 2023 are Transportation (99 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (182 degrees), Biology (61 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (29 degrees), and Precision Production (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Arkansas Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at East Arkansas Community College are Transportation (99 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (182 degrees), Biology (61 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (29 degrees), and Precision Production (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Arkansas Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (471,819 people), Elementary & secondary schools (321,230 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (293,519 people), Offices of physicians (194,359 people), and Scientific research & development services (137,897 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Arkansas Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
109 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
61 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at East Arkansas Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 109 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at East Arkansas Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

231

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

394

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 231 degrees were awarded to men at East Arkansas Community College, which is 0.586 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (394).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Arkansas Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at East Arkansas Community College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 3.95 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded to men at East Arkansas Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% of students graduating from East Arkansas Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at East Arkansas Community College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
327 degrees awarded
Black or African American
265 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Arkansas Community College is white (327 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (265 degrees).

0.32% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
216 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
159 degrees awarded
White Male
111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Arkansas Community College is white female (216 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (159 degrees).

Operations

East Arkansas Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $338k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 78.3k (23.2%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, East Arkansas Community College had a total salary expenditure of 16.1M. East Arkansas Community College employs 48 No academic ranks. Most academics at East Arkansas Community College are Female No academic rank (26), and Male No academic rank (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Arkansas Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 19 employees, Service, with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Endowment

$338k

2023 Endowment

2.82%

growth from 2022

East Arkansas Community College has an endowment valued at about $338k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of East Arkansas Community College grew 2.82% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.46M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Arkansas Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.81M

2023 Salaries

3.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, East Arkansas Community College paid a median of $6.81M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($16.1M) and a 3.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.48% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.57M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, East Arkansas Community College paid a total of $2.57M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Arkansas Community College was No academic rank with 48 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Arkansas Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, Service with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Arkansas Community College was Female No academic rank with 26 employees, and Male No academic rank with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Arkansas Community College.

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