by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on East Arkansas Community College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, East Arkansas Community College is ranked #1,318 out of 2,043 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
East Arkansas Community College is also ranked #31 on the Best Colleges in Arkansas list.
See all of the rankings for East Arkansas Community College.
The student to faculty ratio at East Arkansas Community College is an impressive 10 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at East Arkansas Community College is 39%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at East Arkansas Community College is 65%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at East Arkansas Community College for first-time, full-time students is 47%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at East Arkansas Community College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 492 undergraduates at East Arkansas Community College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at East Arkansas Community College.
The overall average net price of East Arkansas Community College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for East Arkansas Community College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,449 | $6,819 | $7,018 | $12,528 | $8,945 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of East Arkansas Community College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At East Arkansas Community College, approximately 2% of students took out student loans averaging $5,337 a year. That adds up to $21,348 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 19.7%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for East Arkansas Community College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from East Arkansas Community College make about $28,471 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. Unfortunately, this is 42% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at East Arkansas Community College make the most money.
East Arkansas Community College is a public institution situated in Forrest City, Arkansas. The surrounding location of Forrest City is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town. Get more details about the location of East Arkansas Community College.
Contact information for East Arkansas Community College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1700 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City, AR 72335-2204 |
| Phone: | 8706334480200 |
| Website: | WWW.EACC.EDU |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 15 majors graduated from East Arkansas Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 681 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 231 | $19,439 |
| Ground Transportation | 72 | NA |
| General Biology | 57 | NA |
| Health Sciences & Services | 47 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 43 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 37 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 34 | NA |
| Cosmetology | 31 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 26 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
874 students took at least one online class at East Arkansas Community College.
Learn more about online learning at East Arkansas Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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