University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

2500 S Main
Hope, AR 71801
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope is an accredited, open-access, two-year institution of higher education committed to providing quality academic, occupational, personal growth, and cultural programs to support individual student and community needs in the Southwest Arkansas area.

School Highlights

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana serves 1,211 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,211 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,431
  • Out-state tuition: $4,396
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 150 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
150 staff
162 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,211 students
1,250 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
506 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
705 students
731 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
945 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
506 students
519 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
705 students
723 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
11%
10%
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% Black
27%
16%
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% White
59%
66%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$28,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,431 is less than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,396 is less than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,431
$2,994
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,396
$4,750
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
94%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,250
$9,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in AR by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,013
$5,250
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in AR by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Founded in 1965 as Red River Vocational-Technical School, the school officially became Red River Technical College in 1991 and operated under the guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. In 1996, Red River Technical College became a division of the University of Arkansas System and was renamed the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope. The campus is set among the pines of a beautiful 72-acre tract in the heart of Southwest Arkansas. State-of-the-art facilities and the latest technological equipment are just a few of the advantages you find on the campus at UACCH. The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope has more than 100 professional educators on its faculty and staff. The foundation of the college's commitment to academic excellence is our experienced and dedicated faculty. The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope (UACCH) seeks to redefine human potential by making technology and information a regular part of the lives of people with disabilities. UACCH is accomplishing this by raising public awareness and implementing programs and initiatives that provide access to conventional, assistive and information technologies, related services and resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana cost?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana's tuition is approximately $2,431 for In-State students and $4,396 for Out-State students.
What is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana's ranking?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,211 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,431
  • Out-state tuition: $4,396
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,994 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,533 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 91%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is Bryan University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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