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About East Arkansas Community College
East Arkansas Community College (EACC) is a community college in Forrest City, Arkansas in the Arkansas Delta.
The catalyst for the school's founding was a 1971 donation by Betty Jo Hodges, which allowed for the purchase of a 40 acre campus site. St. Francis County voters approved a tax increase in 1973, which funded capital construction at the site. The college began holding classes on August 26, 1974. 684 students were enrolled for the initial semester.
Location
Located in Forrest City, Arkansas.
1700 Newcastle Rd, Forrest City, AR, 72335-2204, St. Francis County
East Arkansas Community College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#2798 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Arkansas
#35 of 83
2024 Top Community Colleges in Arkansas
#5 of 27
Most Popular Majors
Out of 13 majors categories at East Arkansas Community College, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from East Arkansas Community College within four or six years.
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