Arkansas Community Colleges


Arkansas's community colleges are an invaluable part of the state's higher education system, providing access to quality education at an affordable cost. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education oversees the state's 22 public two-year colleges, which serve over 70,000 students each year. The colleges offer a wide range of certificate and associate degree programs, as well as workforce training and continuing education courses.

The Arkansas community college system is committed to providing affordable and accessible educational opportunities to all Arkansans. The colleges provide financial aid, scholarships, and other forms of assistance to help students cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books. The colleges also offer a variety of services to help students succeed, such as tutoring, advising, and career counseling.

The Arkansas community college system is focused on preparing students for successful careers. The colleges have strong partnerships with local businesses and industries, and offer a variety of career-focused programs and courses that are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workforce. The colleges also offer transfer programs that allow students to easily transfer credits to four-year universities.

The Arkansas community college system is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students, regardless of background or financial need. The colleges strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment, and to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to reach their educational and career goals.


Arkansas Community Colleges

School City Enroll In-State Cost Out-State Cost
Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville 1,358 $0 $0
Arkansas State University Mid-South West Memphis 1,203 $0 $0
Arkansas State University Three Rivers Malvern 1,243 $0 $0
Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe 2,982 $16,090 $17,818
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home 1,271 $0 $0
Arkansas State University-Newport Newport 1,941 $0 $0
Black River Technical College Pocahontas 1,350 $0 $0
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen 1,386 $0 $0
East Arkansas Community College Forrest City 934 $0 $0
National Park College Hot Springs 1,912 $15,692 $16,922
North Arkansas College Harrison 1,604 $0 $0
NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville 7,411 $0 $0
Ozarka College Melbourne 1,033 $16,764 $19,116
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Helena 1,093 $0 $0
South Arkansas Community College El Dorado 1,253 $0 $0
Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff 1,113 $0 $0
Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden 769 $17,571 $19,011
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Mena 798 $14,914 $15,154
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville Batesville 1,224 $0 $0
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton 1,836 $0 $0
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Hope 1,211 $0 $0
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock 4,810 $0 $0


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