Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas: Review & Facts

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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a small two-year, public school with 1,095 students enrolled. This college was established in 1965 and is the only school located in Helena, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
23
Fair
1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Education, Nursing, Cosmetology, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges and schools.

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 usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
47%
Bad
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas student retention rate is very low at 47% (way below Arkansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is low: 35%.

Student to faculty ratio at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is good - 10:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$5,000
Low
Average tuition pricing is very low - about $4,100 per year. The additional fees at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas beyond tuition are nearly $900; which totals $5,000 annually.

Read the details about Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 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
This college will consider accepting 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) for admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (870) 338-6474 or check Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Website.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 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
At present there is no on-campus housing at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.

Based on the college crime data, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Location and Maps



Post Address: Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 1000 Campus Drive, Helena, Arkansas 72342-0785, USA
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