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East Arkansas Community College
- 1700 Newcastle Rd
- Forrest City, AR 72335
- OPEID College Code: 01226000
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- General Phone: (870) 633-4480
- President: Coy Grace
- Website: WWW.EACC.EDU

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,547

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 82% | 3% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,199 | $1,786 | $1,094 | $720 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.2% | 12.3% | 9.2% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 68 | 81 | 54 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,010 | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,370 | $2,220 | $2,220 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $2,500 | $1,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,910 | $2,760 | $2,760 |
| Out of State | $3,270 | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,710 | $8,260 | $8,260 |
| Out of State | $9,070 | $8,620 | $8,620 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,710 | $4,460 | $4,460 |
| Out of State | $5,070 | $4,820 | $4,820 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,547 Undergraduate: 1,547
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 449 Female: 1,098
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 449 Female: 1,098
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 779 Part-Time: 768
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 779 Part-Time: 768
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.3% |
| Black | 631 | 41% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1% |
| White | 879 | 57% |
| Unknown | 7 | 0.5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 83 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 297 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 277 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 200 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 179 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 148 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 116 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 136 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 89 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 22 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 196 | 112 | 84 |
| Faculty Status | 95 | 39 | 56 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 95 | 39 | 56 |
| Primarily Instruction | 95 | 39 | 56 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 28 | 26 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 59 | 35 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 23 | 21 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,256 (30) | $49,275 (8) | $42,431 (22) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,341 (9) | $65,635 (5) | $51,474 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,248 (39) | $50,978 (13) | $42,383 (26) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 12% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 12% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 16% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
