University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
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Tel:
(501) 812-2200
- Pulaski Technical College is a comprehensive two-year college that serves the educational needs of central Arkansas through technical programs, a university-transfer program and specialized programs for business and industry. The College�s mission is to provide access to high quality education that promotes student learning, to enable individuals to develop to their fullest potential and to support the economic development of the state.
School Highlights
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College serves 5,531 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 36%.
Top Rankings
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 456 teachers has grown by 31% over five years.
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | (AR) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 456 staff | 162 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock, an institution of higher education, is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by a seven-member board of trustees, appointed by the governor, and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. Pulaski Tech is a comprehensive community/technical college that offers more than 40 associate degree and certificate programs designed for students who plan to enter the workforce or transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete bachelor's degrees. Pulaski Technical College is located on a 40-acre wooded campus at 3000 West Scenic Drive in western North Little Rock, Arkansas. The College's contemporary, well-maintained buildings and grounds are a source of pride for the students, faculty and staff. The Pulaski Tech Business and Industry Center on East Roosevelt Road in Little Rock provides continuing education and customized training services for businesses, industries and individuals in central Arkansas. Pulaski Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is Shorter College (2.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Shorter CollegePrivate not-for-profit569 students | 2.60 Mi604 Locust St
N Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-6305 2.60569 - Arkansas Baptist CollegePrivate not-for-profit531 students | 3.50 Mi1600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 420-1200 3.50531 - Remington College-Little Rock CampusPrivate not-for-profit21 students | 7.90 Mi10600 Colonel Glenn Rd, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 312-0007 7.9021 - 3,317 students | 30.20 Mi1000 Iowa Street
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3600 30.203,317 - 1,836 students | 39.60 Mi1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 977-2000 39.601,836
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