Southeastern Community College: Review & Facts

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Southeastern Community College is a small two-year, public school with 2,480 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1967 and is the only college located in West Burlington, Iowa.

Academic Offerings

Southeastern Community College will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
38
Southeastern Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Industrial Technologies, Welding, and Agriculture. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Southeastern Community College is relatively low at 69% (below Iowa average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Bad
The graduation rate at Southeastern Community College is very low: 29%. About 18% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Southeastern Community College is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is low - around $6,200 annually. The additional fees at Southeastern Community College (not included in tuition costs) are around $300; this comes to a total of $6,500 annually.

Read the details about Southeastern Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Southeastern Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (319) 752-2731 or check Southeastern Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Southeastern Community College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southeastern Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Southeastern Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 300 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: about $6,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Southeastern Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southeastern Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southeastern Community College
1500 West Agency Road
West Burlington, Iowa
52655-0180, USA
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