- Cossatot Community College-UA, an institution of higher education, is a public two-year college located in Southwest Arkansas and is dedicated to serving students who wish to achieve academic, personal, or career goals. The College seeks to encourage in each student the values essential for effective citizenship; the desire for lifelong learning; the techniques for applying knowledge and skills to personal, career, and community life challenges; and an understanding that all individuals have worth and potential.
School Highlights
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas serves 1,360 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- In-state tuition: $2,647
- Out-state tuition: $5,212
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates 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
132 staff
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,360 students
1,217 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
492 students
481 students
# Part-Time Students
868 students
736 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
958 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
492 students
481 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
868 students
736 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
13%
17%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
26%
10%
% White
4%
4%
% Hawaiian
57%
64%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4598%
0.3644%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2308%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,800
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,647 is less than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,212 is more than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,647
$2,994
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,212
$4,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,300
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is a two-year college nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains of southwest Arkansas. As one of the fastest-growing small colleges in the United States, CCCUA has expanded from the main campus in De Queen to add extension sites in Nashville and Ashdown. Since 1975, we have been serving southwest Arkansas providing quality academic, technical, and continuing education courses. We're also one of the newest members of the University of Arkansas System. Classes are also offered through a number of area high schools, and on-site in spaces provided by business and industry. You have choices in education, so class schedules at CCCUA are prepared with the specific goal of meeting your needs. On-campus classes are generally conducted Monday through Thursday between 8:00am and 9:00pm. Classes are also offered on weekends, via the Internet, and through satellite transmissions. The campus of Cossatot Community College - UA in De Queen is divided into eleven separate buildings and areas. The Pilgrim-Cossatot Learning Center in De Queen is sponsored jointly by the College and Pilgrim's Pride, and offers classes in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education. An additional Adult Eduation Center is located at 104 South Fifth Street in De Queen. The Kimball Library on the De Queen campus is a pleasant place for studying, doing research, or reading for pleasure. The upper story of this building houses our new Donn Allison Technology Center, with five computer labs, an interactive video classroom, Bookstore, and other features.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas cost?
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas's tuition is approximately $2,647 for In-State students and $5,212 for Out-State students.
What schools are Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas often compared to?
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansasis often viewed alongside schools like Arkansas Northeastern College by visitors of our site.
What is Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas's ranking?
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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