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Two-Year Colleges
Arkansas Two-Year College Facts Print E-mail

Two-year colleges serve four main purposes:

  1. Preparation for transfer to a four-year university
  2. Technical skills education
  3. Developmental or remedial education
  4. Workforce training for business/industry 

Enrollment

  • Total Students = 59,582 (including 7,280 high school students)
  • 1-Year Growth = 9.8%; 5-Year Growth = 26.5%
  • In 2009, five Arkansas two-year colleges were named among the “Fastest-Growing Public Two-Year Colleges” in the country by Community College Week.   
  • Public two-year colleges serve 40% of Arkansas undergraduate students and high school students enrolled in college level coursework.
  • An additional 50,000 Arkansans are upgrading skills at public two-year colleges via noncredit courses directly related to business/industry needs.

Students

Race

  • White = 66.5%
  • Black = 21.6%
  • Hispanic = 3.7%
  • Other Minority = 2.1%
  • Unknown = 5.9%

Gender

  • Male = 35.9%
  • Female = 64%

Age

  • Less than 18 = 3.1%
  • 18-24 = 48.3%
  • 25-44 = 38.8%
  • 45 and over = 9.5%

Attendance Status

  • Full-time = 57%
  • Part-time = 42.9%

Cost

  • Average Annual Tuition and Mandatory Fees = $2,504

 Degrees/Certificates Awarded (2008-2009)

  • Certificates of Proficiency = 3,653
  • Technical Certificates = 3,276
  • Associate Degrees = 4,709
  • Total Degrees/Certificates = 11,638
  • Arkansas public two-year colleges increased awards by 53.9% from 2005 to 2009, and they lead the state’s higher education institutions in growth of credentials awarded.

Top 5 Certificates and Degrees Awarded

Certificate of Proficiency

  1. Health Professions. & Rel. Science
  2. Transportation & Material Moving
  3. Precision Production Trades
  4. Mechanics & Repairers
  5. Engineering-Related Technology

Technical Certificate

  1. Health Professions & Rel. Science
  2. Liberal Arts, General Studies
  3. Mechanics & Repairers
  4. Business Mgt. & Admin. Services
  5. Protective Services

Associate Degree

  1. Liberal Arts, General Studies
  2. Health Professions & Rel. Science
  3. Business Mgt. & Admin. Services
  4. Education
  5. Engineering-Related Technology
 
Member Colleges Print E-mail

Arkansas two-year colleges are located throughout the state.  Chances are good that there is one near you.  For more information, click here to learn about individual colleges.

South Arkansas Community College Southern Arkansas University Tech University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Community College National Park Community College Ouachita Technical College Southeast Arkansas College Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Arkansas State University-Beebe East Arkansas Community College Mid-South Community College Arkansas State University-Newport University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Arkansas Northeastern College Ozarka College Black River Technical College Arkansas State University Mountain Home North Arkansas College NorthWest Arkansas Community College

 
Service Areas Print E-mail

Two-year colleges are committed to serving their local communities.  Please click read more link to view the Service Area Map to determine which college (or colleges) serve your area.
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Notable Two-Year College Alumni Print E-mail
  • Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize Winner, Wilson Junior College
  • Eileen Collins, NASA Astronaut, Corning Community College
  • Jennifer Dearman, Intelligence Officer for the Missile and Space Intelligence Center, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
  • Steve Francis, Professional Basketball Athlete, San Jacinto Community College
  • Fred Haise, NASA Astronaut, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
  • Tom Hanks, Oscar-winning Actor, Chabot College
  • Queen Latifah, Rapper and Actress, Borough of Manhattan Community College
  • Jim Lehrer, National News Anchor, Victoria College
  • James McLean, State Representative, Arkansas State University Mountain Home
  • Kweisi Mfume, President/CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Community College of Baltimore
  • Captain Scott Moore, Pine Bluff Fire Department, Southeast Arkansas Community College
  • Eduardo Padron, President of Miami-Dade Community College, Dade County Junior College
  • Dr. Susan Patton, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, East Arkansas Community College
  • Nolan Ryan, Major League Baseball Athlete, Alvin Community College
  • Deborah Wieneke, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Benton County, NorthWest Arkansas Community College
 
Career Pathways Print E-mail

The Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative works in conjunction with the Departments of Higher Education and Workforce Services to provide career training and education to qualifying adults with dependent children.  Career Pathways staff can provide counseling and tutoring to help you get enrolled, choose classes, and get you and your family on the road to a better life.  All 22 two-year colleges have Career Pathways programs.

Click here for more information on Career Pathways.

http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/Pages/ArkansasCareerPathways.aspx
 
Degree and Certificate Programs Print E-mail

A college education is more accessible than ever.  Most two-year college campuses offer evening and weekend classes, as well as distance education classes that you can access from your home computer.

Arkansas two-year colleges offer hundreds of program options, including health care, advanced manufacturing, information technology, aerospace technology, and energy technology.  You could earn a certificate within one year, which may also apply towards an associate or baccalaureate degree.

Click here for a complete list of program options.
http://www.adhe.edu/SiteCollectionDocuments/AcademicAffairsDivision/DegreePrograms/Degrees.pdf
 
Financial Aid Print E-mail

There are a number of scholarships, grants, and loans available to help you pay for education beyond high school.  Visit these sites for more information:

Arkansas Department of Higher Education (Apply for State Scholarships and Grants)
http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/financialaid/Pages/financialaid.aspx

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Apply for Federal Loans and Grants)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

College Goal Sunday (Get Help in Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
www.arcollegegoalsunday.org

Arkansas Student Loan Authority (Free Scholarship Search)
http://fundmyfuture.info/
 
Transfer Information Print E-mail

Transferring credits earned at a two-year college to a four-year university in Arkansas is easier than ever.  Learn the facts:

The Arkansas Course Transfer System ensures that Arkansas public college students are guaranteed the transfer of certain credits within the Arkansas public higher education system.

Click here for more information about the Arkansas Course Transfer System.

The Roger Phillips Transfer Act of 2009 guarantees that Arkansas two-year college students who complete certain transfer degrees (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts in Teaching) have the right to transfer freshman and sophomore level course credits to any public four-year institution in Arkansas.

Four-year public institutions of higher education are required to:

  • Accept all hours completed and credits earned upon a student’s transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.
  • Admit a transfer student to junior status in a baccalaureate degree program.

Click here to view the Roger Phillips Transfer Act of 2009.
 


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