Southeastern Community College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,280

3.53% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$7,966

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

20.4%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

2,658

45.6% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

37.4%

135 Graduates

About

Southeastern Community College is a higher education institution located in Des Moines County, IA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Southeastern Community College were .

In 2017, 586 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern Community College. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (504 degrees), 25.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Community College is $5,280, which is $-2,134 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Community College is $5,280, which is $-2,134 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,966.

In 2017, 43% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 25% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$5,280

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Community College was $5,280. The cost of tuition at Southeastern Community College is $-2,134 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Average Net Price

$7,966

2017 Value

31.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Southeastern Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,966. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Southeastern Community College grew by 31.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeastern Community College (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

$8,141

Room and Board

$1,254

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern Community College was of $8,141 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,254. The cost of room and board increased by 10% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.56% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

25%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Southeastern Community College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2016, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

20.4%

2016 Default Rate

134

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Southeastern Community College was 20.4%, which represents 134 out of the 657 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

Southeastern Community College has a total enrollment of 2,658 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Community College is 1,212 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,446. This means that 45.6% of students enrolled at Southeastern Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.5% White, 5.83% Black or African American, 4.85% Hispanic or Latino, 2.41% Two or More Races, 1.66% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.978% Asian, and 0.0376% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeastern Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (36.1%), followed by White Male (22.8%) and Black or African American Female (3.55%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,658 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Community College is 1,212 and the part-time enrollment is 1,446. This means that 45.6% of students enrolled at Southeastern Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2017 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 Southeastern Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Southeastern Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,370
Black or African American
155
Hispanic or Latino
129

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Community College is 51.5% White, 5.83% Black or African American, 4.85% Hispanic or Latino, 2.41% Two or More Races, 1.66% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.978% Asian, and 0.0376% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 841 students (31.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 100 more women than men received degrees from Southeastern Community College. The majority of degree recipients at Southeastern Community College are white (504 degrees awarded). There were 25.2 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (20 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southeastern Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (34 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (244 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (80,025 people), Other managers (55,659 people), Construction managers (38,209 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (27,548 people), and Chief executives & legislators (24,249 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Community College are Agriculture (34 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (244 degrees), Precision Production (15 degrees), and Construction (9 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Community College are Surgeons, Dentists, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Information security analysts

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (129,254 people), Construction (95,409 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (60,577 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (34,406 people), and Farming (32,530 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southeastern Community College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southeastern Community College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 243 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Community College, which is 0.708 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (343).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Southeastern Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.554 times less than the 157 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 157 degrees were awarded to women at Southeastern Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.8 times more than the 87 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 21% of students graduating from Southeastern Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Southeastern Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (53.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.22% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
504 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern Community College is white (504 degrees awarded). There were 25.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (20 degrees).

3.07% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
304 degrees awarded
White Male
200 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Southeastern Community College is white female (304 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (200 degrees).

Operations

Southeastern Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.14M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $107k (1.74%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Southeastern Community College had a total salary expenditure of $42.4M. Southeastern Community College employs 78 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Southeastern Community College are Female Instructors (44), Male Instructors(34), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 49 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$6.14M

2017 Endowment

14.5%

growth from 2016

Southeastern Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.14M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeastern Community College grew 14.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.48M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.07M - Federal
$1.14M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Southeastern Community College received $5.07M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.14M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$14.9M

2017 Salaries

0.416%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Southeastern Community College paid a median of $14.9M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($42.4M) and a 0.416% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.14% decline from 2015 and a 2.14% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.34M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Southeastern Community College paid a total of $5.34M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

78 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeastern Community College were Instructor with 78 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees; Management with 28 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeastern Community College was Female Instructor with 44 employees, Male Instructor with 34 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Southeastern Community College.

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