- 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 1,305 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,305 students
- In-state tuition: $2,431
- Out-state tuition: $4,396
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
(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
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
55 staff
61 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,305 students
1,308 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
364 students
440 students
# Part-Time Students
941 students
845 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,305 students
1,308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
364 students
440 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
941 students
845 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
28%
17%
% White
56%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
38%
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 $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,431
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,396
$4,750
Tuition Notes
Tuition calculator available at: www.uaht.edu
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,250
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,013
$5,000
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Iron Horse
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana cost?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana's tuition is approximately $2,431 for In-State students and $4,396 for Out-State students.
What is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana's ranking?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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