- 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.
School Highlights
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas serves 1,199 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,199 students
- In-state tuition: $2,958
- Out-state tuition: $4,315
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 71% over five years.
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
60 staff
61 staff
Student Body
The student population of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,199 students
1,308 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
447 students
440 students
# Part-Time Students
752 students
845 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,199 students
1,308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
447 students
440 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
752 students
845 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
52%
17%
% White
41%
62%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,400
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,958 is less than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,315 is less than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,958
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,315
$4,750
Tuition Notes
15 credit hours
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,625
$5,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,063
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas cost?
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas's tuition is approximately $2,958 for In-State students and $4,315 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is Coahoma Community College (18.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Coahoma Community College
Public
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
18.9 miles
Enrollment: 1,633 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $2,240 Out-state tuition: $3,240 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
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Enrollment: 1,978 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $1,530 Out-state tuition: $2,334 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
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Enrollment: 7,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $2,550 Out-state tuition: $4,950 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480
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Enrollment: 1,789 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $2,880 Out-state tuition: $3,390 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Private for-profit
7900 Airways Blvd, Suite103
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
46.0 miles
Enrollment: 115 students Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 92%
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