Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in De Queen, Arkansas, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Arkansas is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 63% at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,960

Cost of attendance at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,410

Cost of attendance at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas received on average $5,691 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,691

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	110	72%	$5,345	$587,908
Other Federal Grant	137	90%	$5,270	$722,036
State Grant/Scholarships	43	28%	$1,235	$53,106
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	28	18%	$1,176	$32,936
Total Grant & Scholarships	142	93%	$5,691	$808,078

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas students is 46.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.8%.

46.0%

African American 22.2% 4 students
white 44.9% 35 students
hispanic 52.9% 36 students
Mixed Race 55.6% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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