Phillips Community College Of The University Of AR
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The Phillips Community College District is a multi-campus, two-year college serving Eastern Arkansas. The college is committed to individual, organizational and community development. It provides accessible, affordable education, training and public services that are consistent with the goals and objectives of its students and the communities it serves. Through its numerous programs and partnerships, the College provides high quality educational opportunities and supports the economic growth of Eastern Arkansas....
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| County | Phillips County, AR | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 783 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,430 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,213 students | 2,213 students |
| Tuition | 825 | - |
| Tuition Notes | 15 credit hours | - |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 91% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 83% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,091 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 10% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,920 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 20% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,445 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 6% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,078 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Phillips Community College has always been a leader and innovator in higher education in Arkansas. The College has grown from an original enrollment of fewer than 250 students in 14 program areas to over 2,400 students in academic, occupational/technical, and continuing education programs. New programs are continually being researched and planned so that PCCUA will remain responsive to the needs and interests of the people of Eastern Arkansas.
- The Helena Campus is conveniently located between the twin cities of Helena and West Helena. The Helena campus is a complex of 13 buildings nestled in the hilly contours of scenic Crowley's Ridge.
- Students on the Helena campus have unique opportunities available to them such as learning hotel/restaurant management inside the college's center for southern culture -- the historic Pillow-Thompson House -- or gaining restoration carpentry skills through the college's Arkansas Institute for Historic Building Trades. Other programs of study include Allied Health (Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Phlebotomy), Business (Business Administration, Business Management, Office Technology, and Information Systems Technology), Applied Technology (Behavioral Health Technology, Drafting, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Communications, Manicure Technology, Network Technology, and Welding), Transfer Programs (Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Drama, Education, Engineering, English, General Education, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Pre-law, Pre-med, Pre-pharmacy, Social Sciences, and Speech), and more.
- Profile last updated: 10/15/2009.
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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