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Public, 2-Year
West Burlington, IA

Southeastern Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in IA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$6,300

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

41.0%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,882

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Southeastern Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in West Burlington, IA. With a competitive tuition profile of $6,300, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 41.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$12,600

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,882

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$56,220

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$125,040

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 41%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Southeastern Community College is $12,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
61.0%
39.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
63.4%
Unknown
11.8%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
6.3%
International
5.7%
Two or more
4.0%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$6,300

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$10,279
$30k - $48k$11,223
$48k - $75k$13,343
$75k+$15,793

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,000
Pell Grant Recipients26.9%
Using Federal Loans24.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment42.1%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$2,557
Avg. Pell Grant$5,405
Avg. State/Local Grant$4,051
Avg. Institutional Grant$4,097
Students Receiving Grants99.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

68.7%

Success

41.0%

In-State Cost

$6,300

Age 25+ Students

19.4%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 7

Working at 6yr

1,044 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
West Burlington (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
West Burlington (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.