Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,960 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $4,980 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $13,028 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,769 | State avg: $14,015. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.89% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 3.05% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does East Arkansas Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$4,980
Books and supplies
$2,200
Fees and remainder
$5,848
Sticker price
$13,028
Average net price
$6,769
Average aid coverage
48%
$6,259 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at East Arkansas Community College pays approximately $6,769 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Arkansas average of $14,015 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is East Arkansas Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Arkansas and national averages.
East Arkansas Community College net price
$6,769
Arkansas average
$14,015
National average
$17,506
East Arkansas Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $4,980 and average net price at $6,769. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$4,980
Current net price
$6,769
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for East Arkansas Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$28,471
Undergraduates
492
10-Year Median Earnings - East Arkansas Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
East Arkansas Community College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends East Arkansas Community College?
Undergraduates
492
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.89%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
3.05%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.89% of East Arkansas Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.05% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at East Arkansas Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use East Arkansas Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
East Arkansas Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
East Arkansas Community College is listed at 1700 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City, AR 72335-2204. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare East Arkansas Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Arkansas Community College | Not available | $4,980 | $6,769 | $28,471 |
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $73,975 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Not available | Not available | Not available | $73,827 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham | Not available | $8,280 | $9,325 | $63,496 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | 100.00% | $13,593 | $34,755 | $62,244 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is East Arkansas Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for East Arkansas Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is East Arkansas Community College tuition?
East Arkansas Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $4,980.
What is East Arkansas Community College's average net price?
East Arkansas Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $6,769.
What is East Arkansas Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $28,471 for East Arkansas Community College.
Is East Arkansas Community College accredited?
East Arkansas Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend East Arkansas Community College?
The local dataset lists 492 undergraduate students at East Arkansas Community College.
What percentage of East Arkansas Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for East Arkansas Community College in the local dataset is 26.89%.
What is the federal loan rate at East Arkansas Community College?
The federal loan rate for East Arkansas Community College in the local dataset is 3.05%.
Where should I verify East Arkansas Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with East Arkansas Community College or the latest official federal education data.