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East Arkansas Community College

East Arkansas Community College

Forrest City, AR, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

East Arkansas Community College is a 2-year college with a main campus and extension site in the Arkansas Delta region. EACC is home to 26 degree and certificate-granting academic programs. For students interested in the fine and performing arts, the EACC Fine Arts Center hosts three theaters and an art gallery exhibiting student work. Outside of the classroom, EACC offers intramural basketball, softball, volleyball, and flag football leagues.

Average Net Price:
$6,290
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$6,290
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$4,128
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$4,920
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$2200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,156
$30k - $48k
$8,022
$48k - $75k
$10,246
$75k - $110k
$9,676
$110k+
$11,042
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,319
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,260
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,694

 

Students receiving state aid
16%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$884
Students receiving federal aid
80%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,260

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
4%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,310
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,450
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$42
Students receiving federal loans
4%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,310

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
100%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
66
$30k - $48k
20
$48k - $75k
12
$75k - $110k
1

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
1,179
Total Number of Undergrads
1,179
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
15

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
White

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
33%
67%
Residency
In-State Students
100%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
39%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
3%
White
54%
Multiracial
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
4
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$26,800
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,450
Loan Default Rate
20%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$42
east arkansas community college is a great educational institution, that helps you to get the education to go to work after graduation and/or gives you the opportunity to transfer to a university. i love the affordability. i also love the extensions throughout my area.
Johnny from Wynne, AR