- 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 1,983 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,983 students
- In-state tuition: $3,310
- Out-state tuition: $5,950
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 45% over five years.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
(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
Total Faculty
74 staff
61 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arkansas State University Three Rivers has grown by 59% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Arkansas State University Three Rivers diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,983 students
1,308 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
438 students
440 students
# Part-Time Students
1,545 students
845 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
198 students
198 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
438 students
440 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,545 students
845 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
15%
17%
% White
69%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
38%
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 stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,310
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,950
$4,750
Tuition Notes
$114.00 Per Semester Credit Hour (Arkansas Residents)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,085
$9,673
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,300
$5,300
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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