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Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, also referred to as PCCUA, is located in Helena, Arkansas, United States. It was established in the year 1965 and initially named Phillips County Community College. The College adopted its present name in the year 1996. The campus spreads over an area of approximately 80 acres. Degrees, as well as certificate programs, are available to students in many areas of study including practical nursing, education, business management, industrial technology, and welding. PCCUA has two other campuses located in:

    DeWitt
  • Stuttgart

PCCUA Helena campus is home to several student clubs and organizations such as Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Young Democrats, College Republicans, Book Club, and Athletic Booster Club.

Campus Location

1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342-0785
USA
Main Tel: (870) 338-6474
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas Highlights

Where Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in media, computer science and engineering, family and social work, education and teaching, medical adminstration, production trades, and office and administration.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate15812
< 1 year certificate9713
1-2 year certificate517

PCCUA Students

The student enrollment at PCCUA was 2,337 in 2007-2008 (1,313 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,300
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,440
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid: PCCUA participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (14 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Make-Up Artist/Specialist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management
  • Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (29 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (34 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (37 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (73 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA (7 awarded)

  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
  • Platemaker/Imager

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (9 awarded)

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (54 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

Related Arkansas School Links

List of Arkansas colleges

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