Southeastern Community College, West Burlington

What Southeastern Community College, West Burlington does

Southeastern Community College (SCC) is a public, state-funded community college established in 1967 and headquartered at 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, Iowa. Governed by a Board of Trustees under Iowa state law, it serves the Great River Region through five sites: a main campus in West Burlington, a second campus in Keokuk (including the Industrial Technology Training Center), the Center for Business (CBIZ) at River Park Place in Burlington, and community learning centers in Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant. The institution delivers credit-bearing Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates in Health Sciences (Nursing, Respiratory Care, Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Phlebotomy, EMS), STEM (IT Management, Network Administration & Cyber Security, Computer-Aided Design), Business, Applied Technologies (Automotive, Welding, Construction, Precision Machining), and Behavioral Sciences, plus transfer pathways to four-year universities and adult education/literacy services.

Core technology stack centers on a cloud-based Canvas LMS, a patient-simulation lab with lifelike manikins for nursing and respiratory-care training, a CDL driving simulator for ages 14-18, and an NSF-funded Advanced Robotics Lab equipped with Niryo Ned2 and FANUC LR Mate industrial robot arms. Library services are supported by EBSCOhost, Gale, ProQuest, Libby/OverDrive, Kanopy, Films on Demand, Visible Body, Symptom Media, and Swank integrations. Continuing education is delivered in partnership with Ed2Go, UGotClass, and ProTrain as online learning platforms.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) per-credit-hour tuition and program-specific fees for credit programs; (2) CBIZ continuing-education and customized corporate training, including Iowa 260E/260F-funded employer programs; (3) state and federal appropriations including Pell Grants and the Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship; and (4) private donations channeled through the SCC Foundation. Customer segments include recent high-school graduates, adult learners, concurrent-enrolled high-school students (Jump Start, Career Academies, MPOWER U, STEP), healthcare-career seekers with clinical placement support, and international students. The Respiratory Care program holds CoARC accreditation (#200462) and the Nursing program holds NLN CNEA initial accreditation, with credential-exam pass rates above the national average for over 20 years.

Name

Southeastern Community College, West Burlington

Legal name

Southeastern Community College

Website

https://scciowa.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Southeastern Community College is a public Iowa community college serving the Great River Region from five locations, offering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, transfer pathways, continuing education (CBIZ), and adult literacy. It is funded by tuition, state and federal appropriations, and NSF grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training
• Continuing education
• Healthcare career programs
• Technical career training

Headquarters

HQ city

West Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Credit programs charged per credit hour for in-state and out-of-state students. Additional fees for specific programs including lab fees, clinical fees, and program-specific costs.
2. Continuing Education (CBIZ): Non-credit career training, professional development courses, and personal enrichment classes offered through CBIZ division. Revenue from course registration fees.
3. State and Federal Funding: Government appropriations, state funding for community colleges, and federal financial aid programs including Pell Grants and the Last-Dollar Scholarship program.
4. Customized Corporate Training (260E/260F): Custom training programs for businesses funded through Iowa's job training incentive programs for new and expanding businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Southeastern Community College delivers credit-based academic programs leading to Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates across Health Sciences, STEM, Business, and Applied Technologies fields. The college also operates a Center for Business (CBIZ) division offering non-credit continuing education, career certificates (Welding, CDL Truck Driving, CNC Machining, Industrial Maintenance), professional development, and customized corporate training. Programs are delivered on-campus, online, and at five locations across southeast Iowa.

Product overview

Southeastern Community College (SCC) is a community college in West Burlington, Iowa, operating as a multi-location educational institution with campuses in West Burlington and Keokuk, learning centers in Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant, and a Center for Business (CBIZ) facility at River Park Place in Burlington. The institution's core offerings center on credit-bearing academic programs (degree, diploma, and certificate programs) spanning Health Sciences (Nursing, Respiratory Care, Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Phlebotomy, EMS), STEM fields (IT Management, Network Administration & Cyber Security), Business, Applied Technologies (Automotive, Welding, Construction, Precision Machining), and Behavioral Sciences. Supplementary to the academic core, SCC provides CBIZ continuing education offering career certificates (Welding, CNC, CDL, Supervision, Business Bookkeeping, Early Childhood, IT, Industrial Maintenance, PLC, Lean, Leadership), online learning partnerships (Ed2Go, UGotClass, ProTrain), youth programming (Kidtek STEM camps), Small Business Development Center services, Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) programs, library services (Yohe Memorial and Karre Memorial Libraries with digital database subscriptions), Blackhawk Athletics intercollegiate sports, TRIO student support programs, and financial aid including the Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship. The institution serves new high school graduates, adult learners, and community members throughout the Great River Region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CBIZ: Center for Business and Industry - continuing education courses and career training programs for adult learners
• Blackhawk Athletics
• Kidtek
• MPOWER U
• PACE
• Last-Dollar Scholarship

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Associate Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates) Credit-based academic programs including Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, diplomas, and certificates across Health (Nursing, Respiratory Care, Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Phlebotomy), STEM (IT Management, Network Administration & Cyber Security, Computer-Aided Design), Business (Accounting, Business Administration), Applied Technologies (Automotive Technology, Welding, Construction Technology, Precision Machining), and Behavioral & Social Sciences (Early Childhood Education). Delivered at West Burlington, Keokuk campuses, and online.
• Center for Business (CBIZ) Continuing Education Continuing education and career training programs for adult learners, including career certificates (Welding, CNC Machining, CDL Truck Driving, Supervision, Business Bookkeeping, Early Childhood, Computer Skills, Industrial Maintenance, PLC, Lean), online learning, healthcare training, industrial technology courses, and small business development services. Classes held at River Park Place in Burlington; staff based at West Burlington campus.
• CBIZ Career Certificates Short-term career certificates offered through CBIZ including Welding Certificates, CNC Machining Certificates, Truck Driving (Class A CDL, Class B CDL, School Bus), Supervision Certificate, Business Bookkeeping Certificate, Early Childhood Certificate, Computer Skills in the Workplace (Level I & II), Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology (BIMT), PLC Core Skills Series, Lean Practitioner Certificate, Leadership Fundamentals, and High Performance Leadership certificates.
• Community Learning Centers (Fort Madison & Mount Pleasant) Learning centers in Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant providing Adult Education & Literacy (AEL), High School Equivalency Diploma, English as a Second Language instruction, and community education classes at no cost to students.
• Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) / High School Equivalency Adult Education & Literacy programs including High School Equivalency Diploma preparation and English as a Second Language instruction, offered free of charge at community learning centers in Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Free small business development services provided through CBIZ including business plan assistance, market research, and startup support for launching or boosting small businesses in the region.
• Kidtek Youth STEM Camps and Classes STEM-based camps and classes for kids and teens including KT Pro advanced teen programs, scholarship opportunities, and camps at multiple locations. Courses cover robotics, welding, and other technical skills.
• Customized Corporate Training (Iowa 260E/260F) Custom training programs for businesses funded through Iowa's 260E/260F job training incentive programs serving new and expanding Iowa businesses.
• Transfer / University Parallel Programs College transfer programming allowing students to start their bachelor's degree at SCC and transfer to four-year institutions, including RN to BSN partnerships with Grand Canyon University, Mount Mercy University, and the University of Iowa.
• Financial Aid Services Comprehensive financial aid services including grants, loans, work-study, the Last-Dollar Scholarship (state-funded program for Iowans covering tuition gap), net price calculator, SCC Foundation Scholarships, and transfer scholarships.
• TRIO Student Support Services Federal TRIO programs providing Student Support Services (SSS) and Upward Bound to help eligible students succeed in higher education.
• Military & Veterans Services Services for military personnel and veterans including benefits assistance, eligibility information, and resources to support veterans in their educational pursuits.
• SCC Libraries (Yohe Memorial & Karre Memorial) Two library locations providing access to physical collections, interlibrary loan, digital databases (EBSCO, Gale, ProQuest, Libby/OverDrive, Kanopy, Swank, Visible Body, Symptom Media, Mometrix), research assistance, and academic success resources.
• Blackhawk Athletics Intercollegiate athletics program offering men's basketball and other college sports, recognized for excellence in the classroom and on the court.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates outperform national average on credential exams for over 20 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southeast Iowa Regional Medical CentercoreOthersClinical rotation partner for Respiratory Care program. Students complete hands-on clinical training at this healthcare facility within the 75-mile clinical rotation radius.
• University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicscoreOthersClinical rotation site and notable employer of Respiratory Care graduates. Premier healthcare facility providing students with high-quality clinical experiences.
• Blessing HospitalcoreOthersClinical rotation partner for Respiratory Care program providing students with diverse patient populations and healthcare settings.
• Ottumwa Regional HospitalminorOthersClinical rotation site for Respiratory Care students providing regional healthcare exposure.
• Jefferson County Health CenterminorOthersClinical rotation partner providing community healthcare setting experiences.
• Heritage Medical SupplyminorOthersClinical rotation and home care respiratory therapy experience site for Respiratory Care students.
• Mississippi Valley Healthcare and RehabminorOthersClinical rotation site providing rehabilitation-focused respiratory care experiences.
• Great River HealthcoreOthersHealthcare system providing $8,000 scholarship to nursing students in exchange for commitment to work at Great River Health facilities after graduation.
• Grand Canyon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRN to BSN transfer partnership allowing nursing graduates to continue education toward bachelor's degree.
• Mount Mercy UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRN to BSN transfer partnership for nursing career advancement.
• University of IowaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRN to BSN transfer partnership and clinical rotation site.
• ProteusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining support partner for farm and agriculture industry workers seeking new careers, offering funding assistance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Indian Hills Community College: Iowa community college serving the Ottumwa area with comparable credit programs, healthcare training, industrial technology, and continuing education divisions. Directly comparable peer given overlapping southeast Iowa service area and similar program mix.
• Des Moines Area Community College: One of Iowa's largest community colleges offering credit programs, career/technical training, and a large continuing education division. Comparable in program breadth, transfer partnerships, and workforce credentials despite serving a larger metropolitan market.
• Iowa Central Community College: Iowa community college in Fort Dodge offering associate degrees, healthcare programs, workforce training, and continuing education. Comparable in scale and rural Iowa market, with similar Last-Dollar Scholarship eligibility and credit/non-credit program structure.
• Kirkwood Community College: Iowa's largest community college based in Cedar Rapids, offering similar two-year academic, technical, healthcare, and continuing education programs across multiple campuses. Most comparable Iowa community college peer for credit and non-credit programs, workforce partnerships, and university transfer pathways.
• Hawkeye Community College: Iowa community college in Waterloo offering associate degrees, technical programs, and adult education. Comparable Iowa community college peer for credit programs, healthcare training, and university transfer pathways.
• Iowa Valley Community College (Marshalltown): Iowa community college district providing credit programs, adult education, and continuing education across multiple service areas. Comparable rural Iowa community college structure with similar Last-Dollar Scholarship and workforce training portfolio.
• Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (Scott Community College): Multi-campus Iowa community college district serving the Quad Cities region with similar healthcare, technical, and continuing education programs. Directly comparable in mission, funding sources, and program portfolio to SCC.

Others

• Ed2Go: Online continuing education and workforce training platform that partners with SCC through CBIZ for course delivery. Functions as an enabling/distribution partner rather than a direct competitor, comparable as an ecosystem participant in the non-credit continuing education market.
• Great River Health: Major southeast Iowa healthcare system and core workforce partner of SCC, providing $8,000 nursing scholarships and clinical training sites. While a customer/employer rather than competitor, it is a directly relevant stakeholder for understanding SCC's healthcare workforce pipeline.

Regional players

• Northwest Iowa Community College: Rural Iowa community college serving Sheldon with similar associate degree, technical, healthcare, and continuing education programs. Comparable in mission focus on workforce development and rural Iowa populations though serving a different geographic area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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