Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public community college located in Helena, AR. It offers 50 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,650 for Arkansas residents and $5,270 for out-of-state students at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($5,466) of public community colleges in Arkansas.

It has 1,234 students that are lower than the average population (1,523 students) of community colleges in Arkansas. In addition, 122 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $26,200.

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Academic Overview

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a 2-4 years, public school located in Helena, Arkansas.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,650 for Arkansas residents and $5,270 for other students on average. It offers 50 degree programs through 33 Certificate, 17 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1000 Campus Drive, Helena, AR
Phone	870-338-6474
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,650 Out-of-State$5,270
Student Population »	1,234 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	46%
Transfer-out Rate	8%
Retention Rate	76% (Full-time) 62% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,497
Students to Faculty	10:1 (10.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,650 for Arkansas residents and $5,270 for out-of-state students at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($5,466) over public community colleges in Arkansas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Arkansas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,650	$5,270
Books & Supplies	$1,350
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,140
Average Financial Aid	$5,497
Cost of Attendance	$17,140	$18,760
After Financial Aid	$11,643	$13,263
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Arkansas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas	$3,650	$5,270
Public Community Colleges in Arkansas	$4,051	$5,466
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 33 Certificate, 17 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	33	17	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Platemaker/Imager	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	64 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	72 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Construction Trades	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Behavioral Aspects of Health	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Management Information Systems	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,234 students at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 474 male students and 815 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,289	492	797
Male Students	474	168	306
Female Students	815	324	491

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, there are 1,234 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 364 students were attending classes through distance learning (122 students are enrolled exclusively and 242 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,234
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	122
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	242
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	870

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