East Arkansas Community College
East Arkansas Community College is one of the twenty-two public 2-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in Forrest City town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,045 students attend the school. Every year 26% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.East Arkansas Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,820, and fees were $330. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $3,330 and $330 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students1,045 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate55% |
Nursing Programs
The East Arkansas Community College Nursing program is approved by the Arkansas State Board for Nursing. The program offers a 2 year Traditional Track program consisting of 5 terms and a 1 year LPN/LPTN accelerated track consisting of 3 terms based on full time enrollment excluding vacation time.
Admissions Requirement for the program:
- Be admitted to East Arkansas Community College
- Complete required College developmental courses (with a minimum grade of ‘C’ by the May 31st deadline- credit for Math and Science courses must have been met in the last five years).
- Have a 2.80 GPA at the May 31st deadline
- Take the pre-nursing exams (Critical Thinking Entrance, PSB Nursing Aptitude Exam)
Applicants will be expected to present completed application to the college by the 31st of March. The school will notify applicants of its decision during the following June. The number of students accepted into the program will vary according to the resources and space available. East Arkansas offers no provisional acceptance for those applicants who don’t meet the minimum requirements nor does it maintain a waiting list for qualified applicants not offered admission.
Successful applicants will be expected to obtain CPR certification prior to registration which must remain current for the entire program as well as acquiring immunizations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus (within the last 10 years), Measles, Mumps Rubella and a Tuberculin Test (within the last year) or a negative chest x-ray, submit proof of health insurance and proof of malpractice insurance for the duration of enrollment in the nursing program.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 3 | 7 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 71 miles radius of East Arkansas Community College
Arkansas State University Mid-South
32 miles away |
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35 miles away |
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
42 miles away |
Southwest Tennessee Community College
42 miles away |
Arkansas State University-Newport
48 miles away |
Northwest Mississippi Community College
54 miles away |
Coahoma Community College
56 miles away |
Arkansas State University-Beebe
64 miles away |
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville
70 miles away |
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington
71 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1979 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1994 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $84/credit | |
In State Students | $94/credit | |
Out of State Students | $111/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $3,780 | $4,230 | $4,995 |
ADN | 70 | $5,880 | $6,580 | $7,770 |
BSN | 125 | $10,500 | $11,750 | $13,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 79% of East Arkansas Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 65% | $4,631 |
Other Federal Grant | 39% | $328 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,075 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $1,584 |
Federal Student Loans | 5% | $3,274 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,833
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,383 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,631 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,606 |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000$10,806 |
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Student Population
1,045
Undergrads
0
Graduates
739
Women
306
Men
39%
Full-time
61%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
62% |
Black/African American |
34% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.