Southeast Arkansas College
Location and Contact Information
1900 Hazel St.Pine Bluff, AR 71603
USA
Main Tel: (870) 543-5900
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Southeast Arkansas College, also known as SEARK College, is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. It was established in the year 1991 as Pines Technical College. The college received its present name in 1998. SEARK College offers degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including fire science technology, criminal justice technology, anthropology, economics, and statistics. Distance learning options are also available. The college's academic divisions are:
- General Studies Division
- Nursing/Allied Health Division
- Technical Studies Division
SEARK College has various student clubs and organizations. Some of them are Alpha Mu Gamma, Arkansas Student Nurses Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Sigma Epsilon Alpha, and Student Senate.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in production trades and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid
Southeast Arkansas College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $3,508 |
| Institutional Grant | 7% | $840 |
| Federal Grant | 83% | $3,671 |
| Pell Grant | 83% | $3,560 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $553 |
| State or Local Grant | 10% | $616 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 22% | $2,782 |
| Federal Loan | 22% | $2,782 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southeast Arkansas College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macon State College | Macon, GA | 6,431 |
| 2 | Atlanta Metropolitan College | Atlanta, GA | 2,241 |
| 3 | Georgia Perimeter College | Decatur, GA | 22,808 |
| 4 | Bainbridge College | Bainbridge, GA | 3,091 |
| 5 | College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA | 2,932 |
| 6 | Nashville State Community College | Nashville, TN | 7,716 |
| 7 | Pearl River Community College | Poplarville, MS | 5,224 |
| 8 | Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis, TN | 11,427 |
| 9 | Western Oklahoma State College | Altus, OK | 2,496 |
| 10 | Georgia Highlands College | Rome, GA | 4,690 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 318 | 10 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 275 | 20 |
| Associate | 161 | 24 |
| 2-4 year degree | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 43 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,048 in 2009-2010 (1,806 full-time equivalent).
About 52% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 48% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 45% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 63% are full-time and 37% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 88% Women 78% All 83%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Medication Aide
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
- Biotechnology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Security and Protective Services