Arkansas State University Three Rivers: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - Very BadSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Oustanding

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Arkansas State University Three Rivers is a small two-year, public school with 1,835 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1972 and is the only school located in Malvern, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings

At Arkansas State University Three Rivers you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
28
OTC implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Medical, Medical Assistant, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is low at 51% (way below Arkansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
51%
Bad
The graduation rate at Arkansas State University Three Rivers is very low - 29%. Around 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at OTC is pretty good, 12:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is low - around $5,000 annually. The additional fees at Arkansas State University Three Rivers (not included in tuition costs) are about $900; this makes it a total of $5,900 a year.

Read the details about Arkansas State University Three Rivers additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Arkansas State University Three Rivers might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Arkansas State University Three Rivers and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (501) 337-5000 or check Arkansas State University Three Rivers Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Arkansas State University Three Rivers offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at OTC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Presently there is no on-campus housing at Arkansas State University Three Rivers.

Based on the college crime data, OTC seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Arkansas State University Three Rivers Location and Address

Postal Address:
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
One College Circle
Malvern, Arkansas
72104-0816, USA
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