Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public community college located in Helena, AR. It offers 50 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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

The school has 1,234 students, which is lower than Arkansas community collleges' average (1,523). In addition, 122 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - PCCUA
Arkansas ResidentsOut-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
PCCUA Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Arkansas ResidentsOut-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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3317NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Platemaker/Imager2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Make-Up Artist/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching12 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social Work 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Construction TradesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Behavioral Aspects of HealthNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Management Information SystemsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,289492797
Male Students474168306
Female Students815324491

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 1,234 total students, 364 students enrolled through distance learning (122 students enrolled exclusively and 242 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,234
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses122
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses242
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses870

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1000 Campus Drive, Helena, AR
Phone870-338-6474
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,650
Out-of-State$5,270
Student Population »1,234 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »46%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate76% (Full-time)
62% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,497
Students to Faculty10:1 (10.00%)