Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Helena, AR. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $5,270 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,234 and it offers 31 programs(1 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $5,270 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas offers the alternative tuition plans .
51% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,497 (exclude student loans).
PCCUA 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,270
Average Financial Amount$5,497

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas offers 31 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 453 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate200241
2 Years Certificate110105
Total310453

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 241 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 105 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 107 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 23 completers-
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology2-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations21-
Communications Technologies [+] 2 completers-
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences5-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications8-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance6-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Make-Up Artist/Specialist0-
Engineering Technology [+] 16 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician16-
Work and Family Studies [+] 7 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant7-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 8 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration8-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 19 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology19-
Precision Production Trades [+] 62 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder62-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 27 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor27-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician12-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2-
Business [+] 20 completers-
Accounting6-
Management Information Systems6-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations8-
Total241
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 2 completers-
Platemaker/Imager2-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 5 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5-
Education [+] 12 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching12-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 43 completers$20,100
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies43$20,100
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Forensic Science and Technology0-
Human Services [+] 7 completers-
Social Work7-
Precision Production Trades [+] 7 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 29 completers-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist16-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training13-
Total105
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Platemaker/Imager0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences2-
Education [+] 17 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching17-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 51 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies51-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies3-
Forensic Science and Technology0-
Human Services [+] 6 completers-
Social Work6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 18 completers-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician4-
Behavioral Aspects of Health0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse14-
Business [+] 10 completers-
Business/Commerce0-
Business Administration and Management3-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science7-
Management Information Systems0-
Total107

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 1,234 students are attending at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. There are 53 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 20 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 171 (full-time) and 45 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 46% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 76% at the school.
PCCUA 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population1,234
Graduation Rate46%
Number of Faculty73
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1

Student Population at PCCUA

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,289 students enrolled into Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. By gender, 474 male and 815 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.
Student Population By Gender
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,289474815
Full-time492168324
Part-tme797306491
There are 610 White (47.32%), 584 Black/African American (45.31%), 45 Hispanic (3.49%), 8 Asian (0.62%), and 86 students with other races attending Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,289474815
American Indian/Native American431
Asian844
Black/African American584194390
Hispanic451926
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White610241369
Two More1239
Un-Known251015
Non-resident Alien000
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
114 students (8.84% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 261 students (20.25% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.
Distance Learning Student Population at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Number of Students
Total1,289
Enrolled Online Exclusively114
Enrolled Some Online Courses261
Not in Online Courses914
By age range, at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 108 students are aged 20 to 24 (8.38% of total students), 976 students are aged below 20 (75.72%), 12 students are aged above 50 (1.86%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,289474815
Under 18855362493
Age 18-191214279
Age 20-21411328
Age 22-24671849
Age 25-29701456
Age 30-3446838
Age 35-3934826
Age 40-4943835
Age 50-6412111

Directory and Accreditation Information

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1972 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.
1000 Campus Drive, Helena, AR
870-338-6474

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