Southeastern Community College
Southeastern Community College is located in West Burlington, Iowa. This college was originally formed in 1967 and it successfully merged two local colleges at the time. From this point forward, the school has been providing the community with the most robust academic opportunities possible. All students will be able to choose from a large variety of different academic programs. Some of the popular academic programs include business, criminal justice, accounting, and horticulture. There are a number of different associate degree programs, as well as technical certificate programs, in this school. The school also has an athletics department with several sports teams.
Nursing is one of the most respected programs at SCC. Students who wish to pursue a nursing career will be able to sign up for one of two programs at this school. There is a practical nursing program and an associate degree in nursing program. The practical nursing program will award graduates with a diploma and students will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Graduates of the ADN program will be awarded an associates degree and will take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. This nursing program is fully approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and the Iowa Department of Education.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students2,658 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 57 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 57 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 112 miles radius of Southeastern Community College
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Carl Sandburg College
41 miles away |
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Eastern Iowa Community College District
58 miles away |
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Black Hawk College
59 miles away |
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Spoon River College
61 miles away |
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John Wood Community College
63 miles away |
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Indian Hills Community College
66 miles away |
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Kirkwood Community College
80 miles away |
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Illinois Central College
86 miles away |
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Sauk Valley Community College
107 miles away |
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Lincoln Land Community College
112 miles away |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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Kirkwood Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1974 - 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 | $176/credit | |
| In State Students | $176/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $181/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 | $7,920 | $7,920 | $8,145 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,320 | $12,320 | $12,670 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,000 | $22,000 | $22,625 |
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, 82% of Southeastern 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 | 48% | $4,202 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $2,138 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $1,964 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $3,308 |
| Federal Student Loans | 36% | $4,523 |
| Private Loans | -- | $6,636 |
$7,966
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,820 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,778 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,341 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,286 |
| Over $110,000$11,756 |
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Student Population
2,658
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,528
Women
1,130
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
52% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
32% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
