East Arkansas Community College

East Arkansas Community College is a public two-year institution located in Forrest City, Arkansas, in a distant town setting. The college enrolls 1,789 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 47% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide variety of technical and vocational programs, including certificates in Cosmetology, Building/Property Maintenance, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Radiologic Technology, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Credentials are available at both the less-than-one-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Forrest City, AR, a small city in the Arkansas Delta region, East Arkansas Community College serves a rural population with limited access to postsecondary training. Its diverse program offerings address local workforce demands in healthcare, skilled trades, and automotive services.