Southeastern Community College (SCC), located in West Burlington, Iowa, is a public, two-year institution that provides accessible higher education and career training to its student body. With its establishment in 1967, the college has developed a campus that combines modern facilities with a focus on practical learning environments, serving students from the southeastern region of Iowa. The West Burlington campus offers a variety of academic programs with popular majors in the health sciences, industrial technologies, and liberal arts. While the college maintains an open admissions policy, emphasizing accessibility to all individuals seeking post-secondary education, it also fosters an individualized approach to learning. SCC does not possess a residential campus, thus students arrange for off-campus housing independently. The college's location places it in proximity to major urban centers like Des Moines, providing students with both rural tranquility and access to city amenities. Southeastern Community College is not recognized for a high-profile athletic program, focusing primarily on its educational mission and workforce development.
Southeastern Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 1,170 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,306 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $6,000 plus fees of $210.