Southeastern Community College (199722)

www.sccnc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2021 Average Net Price

$3,428

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

12.1%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,079

28.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.4%

52 Graduates

About

Southeastern Community College (199722) is a higher education institution located in Columbus County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southeastern Community College (199722) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (144 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (45 degrees), and Electromechanical Technology (14 degrees).

In 2021, 418 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern Community College (199722). 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (296 degrees), 5.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Community College (199722) is $2,432, which is $−5,536 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Community College (199722) is $2,432, which is $−5,536 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,428.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern Community College (199722) received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Community College (199722) was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Southeastern Community College (199722) is $−5,536 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southeastern Community College (199722) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,428

2021 Value

24.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southeastern Community College (199722) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,428. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southeastern Community College (199722) grew by 24.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeastern Community College (199722) (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

$9,450

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern Community College (199722) was of $9,450 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,700. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southeastern Community College (199722) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59% of undergraduate students at Southeastern Community College (199722) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18% with respect to 2020, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeastern Community College (199722) (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.

12.1%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southeastern Community College (199722) was 12.1%, which represents 8 out of the 66 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 (199722) had a total enrollment of 1,079 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Community College (199722) is 309 students and the part-time enrollment is 770. This means that 28.6% of students enrolled at Southeastern Community College (199722) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Community College (199722), both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.2% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 6.58% Hispanic or Latino, 6.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.59% Two or More Races, and 0.371% Asian.

Students enrolled at Southeastern Community College (199722) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.3%), followed by White Male (27.8%) and Black or African American Male (8.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern Community College (199722) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,079 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Community College (199722) is 309 and the part-time enrollment is 770. This means that 28.6% of students enrolled at Southeastern Community College (199722) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southeastern Community College (199722) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2021 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 (199722) was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Southeastern Community College (199722) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southeastern Community College (199722) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
660 enrolled students
Black or African American
203 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
71 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Community College (199722) is 61.2% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 6.58% Hispanic or Latino, 6.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.59% Two or More Races, and 0.371% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 47 students (4.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 102 more women than men received degrees from Southeastern Community College (199722). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern Community College (199722) is white (296 degrees awarded). There were 5.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southeastern Community College (199722) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (144 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (45 degrees) and Electromechanical Technology (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern Community College (199722), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (19 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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 (199722) are Police officers (129,495 people), Other managers (95,040 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,636 people), Software developers (41,296 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (39,805 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Community College (199722) in 2021 are Communication Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (19 degrees), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (145 degrees), and Protective Services (33 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (199722) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Community College (199722) are Communication Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (19 degrees), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (145 degrees), and Protective Services (33 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 (199722) are Justice, public order, & safety activities (313,835 people), Elementary & secondary schools (167,281 people), Computer Systems Design (77,968 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (66,491 people), and Construction (64,776 people).

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 (199722).

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
144 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degree-majors awarded
Electromechanical Technology
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Southeastern Community College (199722) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southeastern Community College (199722) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

158

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

260

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Community College (199722), which is 0.608 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (260).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southeastern Community College (199722) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Community College (199722) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.714 times less than the 84 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Community College (199722) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.4 times more than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from Southeastern Community College (199722) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southeastern Community College (199722) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
296 degrees awarded
Black or African American
51 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern Community College (199722) is white (296 degrees awarded). There were 5.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

2.63% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
172 degrees awarded
White Male
124 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern Community College (199722) is white female (172 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (124 degrees).

Operations

Southeastern Community College (199722) has an endowment valued at nearly $5.69M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 60.2k (1.06%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Southeastern Community College (199722) had a total salary expenditure of 21.7M. Southeastern Community College (199722) employs 51 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southeastern Community College (199722) are Female No academic rank (30), and Male No academic rank (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Community College (199722) are: Management, with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Endowment

$5.69M

2021 Endowment

23.2%

growth from 2020

Southeastern Community College (199722) has an endowment valued at about $5.69M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeastern Community College (199722) grew 23.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $398k 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 (199722) (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-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.53M

2021 Salaries

18.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southeastern Community College (199722) paid a median of $9.53M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($21.7M) and a 18.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.87M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southeastern Community College (199722) paid a total of $2.87M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeastern Community College (199722) was No academic rank with 51 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Community College (199722) were Management with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeastern Community College (199722) was Female No academic rank with 30 employees, and Male No academic rank with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southeastern Community College (199722).