University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
- The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope is an accredited, open-access, two-year institution of higher education committed to providing quality academic, occupational, personal growth, and cultural programs to support individual student and community needs in the Southwest Arkansas area.
School Highlights
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana serves 1,396 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 36%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,396 students
- In-state tuition: $2,431
- Out-state tuition: $4,396
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 150 teachers has grown by 102% over five years.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
150 staff
162 staff
Student Body
The student population of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,396 students
1,407 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
568 students
580 students
# Part-Time Students
828 students
827 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
145 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
32%
18%
% White
57%
64%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.57
0.55
College Completion Rate
35%
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,431 is less than the state average of $2,990. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,396 is less than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,431
$2,990
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,396
$4,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,250
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,013
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1965 as Red River Vocational-Technical School, the school officially became Red River Technical College in 1991 and operated under the guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. In 1996, Red River Technical College became a division of the University of Arkansas System and was renamed the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope. The campus is set among the pines of a beautiful 72-acre tract in the heart of Southwest Arkansas. State-of-the-art facilities and the latest technological equipment are just a few of the advantages you find on the campus at UACCH. The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope has more than 100 professional educators on its faculty and staff. The foundation of the college's commitment to academic excellence is our experienced and dedicated faculty. The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope (UACCH) seeks to redefine human potential by making technology and information a regular part of the lives of people with disabilities. UACCH is accomplishing this by raising public awareness and implementing programs and initiatives that provide access to conventional, assistive and information technologies, related services and resources.
School Calendar
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Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is Texarkana College (31.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Texarkana College
Public
2500 N Robison Rd
Texarkana, TX 75599
(903) 823-3456
Texarkana, TX 75599
(903) 823-3456
31.1 miles
| 4,092 students
6415 Spellman Road
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-4500
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-4500
50.5 miles
| 1,102 students
183 College Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4471
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4471
52.3 miles
| 1,519 students
300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71731
(870) 862-8131
El Dorado, AR 71731
(870) 862-8131
61.3 miles
| 1,443 students
National Park College
Public
101 College Dr
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 760-4222
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 760-4222
66.0 miles
| 2,077 students
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