Southeast Community College Area
About Southeast Community College Area
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Southeast Community College teaches in Lincoln and across southeastern Nebraska, and keeps dormitories, which few community colleges do. Allied health and business are among its largest programs.
Founded
1973
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
Students
6,773
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,690
Out-of-state: $4,320
Avg Net Price
$9,171
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,405
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
37.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
70.1%
Transfer Out
12%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
49.7%
$/Student
$11.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 37.8% graduation rate is below average, but 70.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,690
In-State
$4,320
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$11,820
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,186
After Financial Aid
$9,171
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,687
Receive Grants
22.1%
Take Loans
13.5%
The total cost of attendance runs about $13,186/yr, including $11,820 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $9,171.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Southeast Community College Area fund their education.
While in School
22.1%
Get Grants
Free money
13.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,919
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Southeast Community College Area.
Gender
51.2%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,773
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
39.4%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
18.8%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 39.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
6,773
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Southeast Community College Area fields 8 varsity teams with 286 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Wrestling
Student Athletes
286
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
65% / 35%
185
Men
101
Women
6
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Southeast Community College Areaearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,405
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
124 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$49K
86 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$37K
82 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$53K
71 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$56K
64 grads
1yr Earnings
Agricultural Mechanization
—
58 grads
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.