Southeast Arkansas College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. 63% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Southeast Arkansas College is a public institution located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with approximately 748 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,185 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) is a public community college in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Formerly a vocational-technical school, the state legislature designated the school as a college in 1991 with the name Pines Technical College. It acquired its current name in 1998. Although the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it was placed on probation in July 2024 for not meeting HLC criteria related to academic quality and rigor.
The numbers tell a cautiously optimistic story — with only $6,186 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths through community college, and at $11,185/year net price, the financial risk is relatively low. However, median earnings of $29,700 a decade out suggest limited long-term earning power, so you'll want to be strategic about which program you choose and whether it leads to a clear career or transfer pathway. Most pressing: the college was placed on accreditation probation by the Higher Learning Commission in July 2024 for failing to meet standards around academic quality — a real red flag worth monitoring closely before enrolling.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (748 undergraduates).
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