Southeast Community College Area

www.southeast.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,940

0.962% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$7,613

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.773%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

10,816

32.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

37.8%

403 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Community College Area is $2,940, which is $5,220 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,613.

In 2024, 39% of undergraduate students attending Southeast Community College Area received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,940

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeast Community College Area was $2,940. The cost of tuition at Southeast Community College Area is $−5,220 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$7,613

2024 Value

4.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southeast Community College Area had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,613. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southeast Community College Area grew by 4.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeast Community College Area (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

$8,969

Room and Board

$1,889

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeast Community College Area was of $8,969 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.211% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,889. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.24% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Southeast Community College Area received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 14.7% with respect to 2023, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeast Community College Area (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.

0.773%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Southeast Community College Area was 0.773%, which represents 10 out of the 1294 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

Southeast Community College Area had a total enrollment of 10,816 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Community College Area is 3,513 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,303. This means that 32.5% of students enrolled at Southeast Community College Area are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeast Community College Area, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.3% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 5.29% Black or African American, 3.45% Asian, 0.499% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeast Community College Area in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (45.2%), followed by White Female (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeast Community College Area in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,816 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Community College Area is 3,513 and the part-time enrollment is 7,303. This means that 32.5% of students enrolled at Southeast Community College Area are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 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 Southeast Community College Area was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southeast Community College Area had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,824 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,348 enrolled students
Two or More Races
587 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeast Community College Area is 72.3% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 5.29% Black or African American, 3.45% Asian, 0.499% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 406 fewer women than men received degrees from Southeast Community College Area. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeast Community College Area is white (1,587 degrees awarded). There were 8.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southeast Community College Area is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (89 degrees awarded), followed by Automobile Mechanics Technology (25 degrees) and Dental Assisting (24 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeast Community College Area, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (196 degrees awarded), Construction (156 degrees), and Agriculture (148 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Community College Area are Other managers (74,512 people), Construction managers (51,815 people), Software developers (40,585 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,093 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,880 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeast Community College Area in 2024 are Precision Production (196 degrees awarded), Construction (156 degrees), Agriculture (148 degrees), Transportation (67 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (198 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Community College Area are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Surgeons, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Southeast Community College Area are Precision Production (196 degrees awarded), Construction (156 degrees), Agriculture (148 degrees), Transportation (67 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (198 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Community College Area are Construction (127,280 people), Computer Systems Design (57,635 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (47,226 people), Elementary & secondary schools (46,199 people), and Air transportation (39,581 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
89 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
25 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
24 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southeast Community College Area was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southeast Community College Area according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,230

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

824

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,230 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Community College Area, which is 1.49 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (824).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 147 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Community College Area in Welding Technology, which is 18.4 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Community College Area in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 11.7 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16% of students graduating from Southeast Community College Area completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,587 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
195 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeast Community College Area is white (1,587 degrees awarded). There were 8.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (195 degrees).

0.146% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
991 degrees awarded
White Male
881 degrees awarded
White Male
836 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeast Community College Area is white male (991 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (881 degrees).

Operations

Southeast Community College Area has an endowment valued at nearly $43.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.34M (12.4%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Southeast Community College Area had a total salary expenditure of 149M. Southeast Community College Area employs 356 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southeast Community College Area are Male No academic rank (182), and Female No academic rank (174).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Community College Area are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 111 employees, Management, with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Endowment

$43.2M

2024 Endowment

13.2%

growth from 2023

Southeast Community College Area has an endowment valued at about $43.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeast Community College Area grew 13.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.8M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southeast Community College Area (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 Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$64.7M

2024 Salaries

8.73%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Southeast Community College Area paid a median of $64.7M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($149M) and a 8.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.79% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$24.2M

Instructional Salaries

356

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southeast Community College Area paid a total of $24.2M to 356 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Community College Area were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 111 employees, Management with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

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Other Student Expenses

Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

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Instructional Salaries

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