- As a growing two-year college, OTC provides excellent and affordable programs to suit every interest and need. Our curriculum includes career training, continuing education, transfer options, and custom-designed training for business and industry.
School Highlights
Arkansas State University Three Rivers serves 1,597 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,597 students
- In-state tuition: $3,310
- Out-state tuition: $5,950
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
(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
136 staff
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arkansas State University Three Rivers has grown by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Arkansas State University Three Rivers diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,597 students
1,217 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
281 students
481 students
# Part-Time Students
1,316 students
736 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
677 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
281 students
481 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,316 students
736 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
16%
17%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
10%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
75%
64%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3067%
0.3644%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2308%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,100
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,310 is more than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,950 is more than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,310
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,950
$4,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,085
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,300
$5,300
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- OTC's hassle-free registration, computer and learning labs, "hands-on" learning, caring faculty, and staff; career, academic, personal counseling; basic skills instruction, and free tutoring, are offered to help you succeed. Whether you want to prepare for a new career with a degree or certificate, to get the basics to transfer to a university, to upgrade your skills, to complete your GED, to get customized training for your employees, or to just learn to send e-mail to family and friends, OTC has a credit and/or non-credit course or program for you. Ouachita Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arkansas State University Three Rivers cost?
Arkansas State University Three Rivers's tuition is approximately $3,310 for In-State students and $5,950 for Out-State students.
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