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$4,960Tuition
748Students
18%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,603Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,260
Average Net Price
$11,185
Students Receiving Financial Aid
62.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,690
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,000
Books & Supplies
$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,450
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,600
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$91/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
40.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
22.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
62.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,217
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,241
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,731
$110,001+ $14,376

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $11,185 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income level. Families earning under $30,000 pay $11,217 net, while those making $30-48,000 get the best deal at $10,241. Higher earners face steeper costs, with families making over $110,000 paying $14,376 net. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $20,500 to $28,750.

Southeast Arkansas College keeps debt burdens manageable for a community college serving Pine Bluff's working-class population. Typical graduates owe $8,600, translating to monthly payments of $91. That payment represents less than 3% of the $33,603 median earnings graduates achieve within ten years. With 63% of students receiving Pell Grants and 91% finding employment after graduation, this college delivers practical workforce training without crushing debt. Middle-income families get the strongest financial advantage here.

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