Black River Technical College

1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, AR, 72455
Tel: (870)248-4000
Public | 2,508 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Black River Technical College serves 2,508 students (66% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body.
  • Black River Technical College is the only community colleges within Randolph County, AR.

School Overview:
Black River Technical College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 77 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,508 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:33 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,646 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 862 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 1% 6%
% Black		 3% 15%
% White		 96% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $1,968 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,656 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Black River Technical College was founded in 1972 on land donated by the City of Pocahontas, and was known as Black River Vocational Technical School. The vocational school became the Black River Technical College in 1991, operating temporarily under the supervision of the Department of Higher Education. In 1993, the college became an independent institution of higher education.
  • Black River Technical College is an architecturally modern designed campus with 18 buildings located on 89 acres. BRTC offers Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Arts degrees, Technical Certificates, Certificates of Proficiency, and Adult and Continuing Education courses.
  • A Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor of Arkansas, serves as the governing board. The college is accredited by the The Higher Learning Commissions of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • BRTC faculty share a devotion to their diverse disciplines and programs and a commitment to the intellectual, technical, and professional growth of their students. The student-faculty ratio of 16 to 1 permits students to have a productive learning relationship with their instructors.

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