- 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 1,606 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,606 students
- In-state tuition: $2,958
- Out-state tuition: $4,315
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 210 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
210 staff
162 staff
Student Body
The student population of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,606 students
1,611 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
656 students
595 students
# Part-Time Students
950 students
1,058 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
160 students
217 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
656 students
595 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
950 students
1,058 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
50%
18%
% White
40%
61%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4621%
0.3818%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3095%
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
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,625
$5,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,063
$5,250
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: 2024 (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.
What is Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas's ranking?
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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