Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

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  • The Phillips Community College District is a multi-campus, two-year college serving Eastern Arkansas. The college is committed to individual, organizational and community development. It provides accessible, affordable education, training and public services that are consistent with the goals and objectives of its students and the communities it serves. Through its numerous programs and partnerships, the College provides high quality educational opportunities and supports the economic growth of Eastern Arkansas.

School Highlights

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas serves 1,606 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,606 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,958
  • Out-state tuition: $4,315
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 210 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
210 staff
162 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and community college average number of faculty in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,606 students
1,611 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and community college average number of enrollment of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and community college average student staff ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
656 students
595 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
950 students
1,058 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Arkansas.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
160 students
217 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
656 students
595 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
950 students
1,058 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the percentage of Asian community college students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
50%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the percentage of Black community college students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
40%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the percentage of White community college students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the community college average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4621%
0.3818%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3095%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,400
$28,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Arkansas by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,958 is less than the state average of $2,994. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,315 is less than the state average of $4,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,958
$2,994
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,315
$4,750
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Tuition Notes
15 credit hours
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,625
$5,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,063
$5,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Phillips Community College has always been a leader and innovator in higher education in Arkansas. The College has grown from an original enrollment of fewer than 250 students in 14 program areas to over 2,400 students in academic, occupational/technical, and continuing education programs. New programs are continually being researched and planned so that PCCUA will remain responsive to the needs and interests of the people of Eastern Arkansas. The Helena Campus is conveniently located between the twin cities of Helena and West Helena. The Helena campus is a complex of 13 buildings nestled in the hilly contours of scenic Crowley's Ridge. Students on the Helena campus have unique opportunities available to them such as learning hotel/restaurant management inside the college's center for southern culture -- the historic Pillow-Thompson House -- or gaining restoration carpentry skills through the college's Arkansas Institute for Historic Building Trades. Other programs of study include Allied Health (Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Phlebotomy), Business (Business Administration, Business Management, Office Technology, and Information Systems Technology), Applied Technology (Behavioral Health Technology, Drafting, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Communications, Manicure Technology, Network Technology, and Welding), Transfer Programs (Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Drama, Education, Engineering, English, General Education, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Pre-law, Pre-med, Pre-pharmacy, Social Sciences, and Speech), and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas cost?
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas's tuition is approximately $2,958 for In-State students and $4,315 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,606 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,958
  • Out-state tuition: $4,315
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,994 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,533 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 91%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is Bryan University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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