University Of Arkansas Community College-Hope

Location and Contact Information

2500 S Main
Hope, AR 71802-0140
USA
Main Tel: (870) 777-5722
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope is a two-year community college located in Hope, Arkansas. UACCH was founded in 1965 as the Red River Vocational-Technical School, but received its present name in the year 1996. The college offers several associate’s degree courses and technical certificate programs in several subjects like general education, criminal justice and business technology. The college also offers continued education programs, off-campus programs and several partnership programs.

The Student’s Government Association governs the student’s activities. The college also has a newsletter known as The Bridge.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,016
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,696
Books and supplies$ 1,060

Financial Aid

UACCH participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant94%$4,594
Institutional Grant25%$1,608
Federal Grant75%$4,319
Pell Grant75%$4,196
Other Federal Grant16%$589
State or Local Grant30%$2,317

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan10%$2,624
Federal Loan10%$2,624
Other Loan  

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

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Arkansas Community College-Hope:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Oglala Lakota CollegeKyle, SD1,531
2Western Texas CollegeSnyder, TX2,090
3East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, AR1,448
4Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeRangely, CO1,383
5Tri-County Community CollegeMurphy, NC1,267
6Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR1,492
7Independence Community CollegeIndependence, KS1,091
8Seward County Community College and Area Technical SchoolLiberal, KS1,618
9Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND855
10Carteret Community CollegeMorehead City, NC1,659

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
1-2 year certificate17715
< 1 year certificate17417
Associate13117

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  40

Students

Student enrollment was 1,256 in 2009-2010 (960 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 54% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

  • Agriculture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (12 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (6 awarded)

  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (26 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Child Care and Support Services Management

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (3 awarded)

  • Funeral Direction/Service
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

LAW (0 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (165 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (90 awarded)

  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (50 awarded)

  • Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (8 awarded)

  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (88 awarded)

  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Medication Aide
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded)

  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (19 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Forensic Science and Technology