Southeastern Community College

Southeastern Community College is a public two-year institution located in Whiteville, North Carolina, approximately 50 miles west of Wilmington. The main campus spans 100 acres in Columbus County and features modern classroom buildings, technical training facilities, and a lake. Established in 1964, the college serves its rural region through vocational, technical, and college transfer programs, with notable offerings in nursing, early childhood education, and industrial technologies. The campus maintains an open enrollment policy consistent with its community college mission, and while primarily serving commuter students, the college does not provide on-campus housing. The institution operates as part of the North Carolina Community College System and maintains accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.