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University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College 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 University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College 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.

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is reported to be 22%, 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 retention rate of students at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,670

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,900

Cost of attendance at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College 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, 84 of freshman students at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College received on average $6,087 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.

$6,087
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 458 62% $5,217 $2,389,236
Other Federal Grant 459 62% $6,472 $2,970,674
State Grant/Scholarships 223 30% $1,065 $237,530
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 301 41% $1,961 $590,254
Total Grant & Scholarships 624 84% $6,087 $3,798,458

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College 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 University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College students is 22.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.7%.

22.3%

  • asian 37.5% 3 students
  • African American 16.7% 39 students
  • white 29.0% 86 students
  • unknown 14.3% 5 students
  • hispanic 27.3% 6 students
  • International Students 22.2% 4 students

Service Offerings

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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