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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

183 College Drive
De Queen, AR 71832

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Tel: (870) 584-4471

www.cccua.edu

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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Photo #1 - The Walter J. Leeper Administration Building on the College's De Queen campus houses the offices of the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, Student Services and Registrar, Financial Aid, Cashier, Business and Industry Training, and Continuing Education.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Photo #2 - Collision Repair Instructor Bruce Davis shows students the fine points of painting in the College's state-of-the-art paint booth on the De Queen campus.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Photo #3 - The Nashville campus houses space for two nursing programs, a TV studio, and instructional space for Welding, Cosmetology and Residential Construction.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Photo #4 - The Cosmetology program is offered at the College's Nashville campus. A Nail Tech certificate is also offered.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Photo #5 - The College's newest program is Culinary Arts, offered at the Ashdown campus. Larry Watson has a decade's experience training chefs at the Army's school in San Diego.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Photo #6 - The Ashdown campus houses the College's culinary arts program and the Barbara Horn Civic Center. A pre-engineering program will be added in 2010.

Cossatot Community College-UA, an institution of higher education, is a public two-year college located in Southwest Arkansas and is dedicated to serving students who wish to achieve academic, personal, or career goals. The College seeks to encourage in each student the values essential for effective citizenship; the desire for lifelong learning; the techniques for applying knowledge and skills to personal, career, and community life challenges; and an understanding that all individuals have worth and potential.

School Highlights

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas serves 1,386 students (36% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 34%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 1,386 students
In-state tuition: $2,647
Out-state tuition: $5,212
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 38%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 140% over five years.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

(AR) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

132 staff

162 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has declined by 7% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.

The Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,386 students

1,250 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

9:1

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# Full-Time Students

505 students

519 students

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# Part-Time Students

881 students

731 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

958 students

564 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

505 students

519 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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11 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

881 students

723 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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160 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

24%

10%

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% Black

16%

% White

62%

66%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.54

0.53

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

41%

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)

$27,800

$28,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,647 is less than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $5,212 is more than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,647

$2,994

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$5,212

$4,750

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

85%

94%

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Median Debt for Graduates

n/a

$9,750

Median Debt for Dropouts

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$5,300

Acceptance Rate

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100%

SAT Reading

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540

SAT Math

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520

SAT Writing

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515

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is a two-year college nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains of southwest Arkansas. As one of the fastest-growing small colleges in the United States, CCCUA has expanded from the main campus in De Queen to add extension sites in Nashville and Ashdown. Since 1975, we have been serving southwest Arkansas providing quality academic, technical, and continuing education courses. We're also one of the newest members of the University of Arkansas System. Classes are also offered through a number of area high schools, and on-site in spaces provided by business and industry. You have choices in education, so class schedules at CCCUA are prepared with the specific goal of meeting your needs. On-campus classes are generally conducted Monday through Thursday between 8:00am and 9:00pm. Classes are also offered on weekends, via the Internet, and through satellite transmissions. The campus of Cossatot Community College - UA in De Queen is divided into eleven separate buildings and areas. The Pilgrim-Cossatot Learning Center in De Queen is sponsored jointly by the College and Pilgrim's Pride, and offers classes in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education. An additional Adult Eduation Center is located at 104 South Fifth Street in De Queen. The Kimball Library on the De Queen campus is a pleasant place for studying, doing research, or reading for pleasure. The upper story of this building houses our new Donn Allison Technology Center, with five computer labs, an interactive video classroom, Bookstore, and other features.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas cost?

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas's tuition is approximately $2,647 for In-State students and $5,212 for Out-State students.

What schools are Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas often compared to?

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansasis often viewed alongside schools like Arkansas Northeastern College by visitors of our site.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 1,386 students
In-state tuition: $2,647
Out-state tuition: $5,212
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 38%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.