Arkansas Times

Little Rock 501.370.4000/ 1.866.920.4.ABC

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 600
% FEMALE - 37%
% MALE - 63%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12-17 hours
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $3,200
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $3,803 (double occupancy: 19 Meals/week)
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $7,003 (Tuition + room and board)
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 89%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - None
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - None
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - Baptist
CREDIT EXAM - CLEP
WEBSITE - NA

COMMENT - Arkansas Baptist College . . . It's a GOOD thing!

Jonesboro 870-972-2100

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 11,490
% FEMALE - 60%
% MALE - 40%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12 hours-full time undergraduate
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $1,956.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,928.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $5,483.00
AID DEADLINE - July 1st
% ON AID - 70%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Feb. 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - 1st day of classes/ $15-Undergraduate; $30-Graduate/Masters Specialist; $40 International Students; $50 Doctoral
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.astate.edu

COMMENT - In-state tuition available to out-of-state students residing in counties in contiguous states. www.astate.edu

Russellville 479-968-0343/ 1-800-582-6953

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 7,400
% FEMALE - 54%
% MALE - 46%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $2,805.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,639 (includes meals)
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $5,444 (not including books)
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 83%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Feb. 15th Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.atu.edu

COMMENT - Meet your future. www.atu.edu

Conway 501-329-6872/1-800-205-6872

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 559
% FEMALE - 47%
% MALE - 53%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $3,660.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,750.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $6,410.00
AID DEADLINE - July 15th
% ON AID - 89%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Feb. 15th First Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT or SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Aug. 21/ $25
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - Missionary Baptist
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.cbc.edu

COMMENT - Our strength is fostering an excellent education program with a Christian perspective. www.cbc.edu

Paragould 870-236-6901

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 200
% FEMALE - 51%
% MALE - 49%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12 or more
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $3,825.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,750.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $7,330 for boarding students
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 80%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 9th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET
APPLICATION DEADLINE - August 5th
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - Church of Christ
CREDIT EXAM - CLEP/AP
WEBSITE - www.crowleysridgecollege.edu

COMMENT - www.crowleysridgecollege.edu

Searcy 800-477-4407

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 6,500
% FEMALE - 53%
% MALE - 47%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $6,570.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,907.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $9,697.00
AID DEADLINE - August 1st
% ON AID - 94%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - August 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ $40
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - Church of Christ
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP/IB
WEBSITE - www.harding.edu

COMMENT - One of America's leading character-building colleges with a distinguished academic program. www.harding.edu

Arkadelphia 870-230-5028/1-800-228-7333

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 3,500
% FEMALE - 60%
% MALE - 40%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $2,040.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,392.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - with fees approx $5,120
AID DEADLINE - June 1st
% ON AID - 90%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Feb. 15th Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - None
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.getreddie.com

COMMENT - A world-class education in a highly personalized environment. www.getreddie.com

Conway 800-277-9017/ 501-450-1362

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,350
% FEMALE - 54%
% MALE - 46%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 4 courses/semester
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $14,985 (including fees)
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $4,150 (including meals)
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $19,135.00
AID DEADLINE - Feb. 15 Priority
% ON AID - 100%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Dec. 1 Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT or SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - May 1 Preferred/ $40- waived before Dec. 1
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - United Methodist
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP/IB
WEBSITE - www.hendrix.edu

COMMENT - All students engage in "Your Hendrix Odyssey" – a unique array of active, real-life learning experiences that enrich every degree program. www.hendrix.edu

Siloam Springs 877-528-4636/ 479-524-7157

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 2,046
% FEMALE - 55%
% MALE - 45%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12-18 hours
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $9,016.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $3,438.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $12,454.00
AID DEADLINE - March 1 Priority
% ON AID - 88%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 1st Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Rolling/ $25
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - Interdenominational
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP/IB
WEBSITE - www.jbu.edu

COMMENT - Strong liberal arts core curriculum. Alpha Chi Honors Chapter top 10% nationally. Nationally ranked "Students in Free Enterprise" (SIFE) team. www.jbu.edu

Batesville 1-800-423-2542/ 870-698-4242

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 458
% FEMALE - 54%
% MALE - 46%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $9,712.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $3,670.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $13,382.00
AID DEADLINE - March 1st
% ON AID - 98%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Aug. 1/ $25
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - Presbyterian
CREDIT EXAM - AP and International Baccalaureate
WEBSITE - www.lyon.edu

COMMENT - More than 90% of Lyon Applicants are accepted into medical or dental school (national average: 47%). Winner of 14 Arkansas Professors of the Year Awards in 20 years. www.lyon.edu

Arkadelphia 1-800-DIAL-OBU/ 870-245-5110

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,500
% FEMALE - 54%
% MALE - 46%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 18-Oct
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $9,250 + fees
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,830.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $12,300.00
AID DEADLINE - June 1st
% ON AID - 97%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Jan. 15th Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Application Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - Southern Baptist
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.obu.edu

COMMENT - www.obu.edu

Little Rock 501-370-5221

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 600
% FEMALE - 65%
% MALE - 35%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12-16 hours
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $4,310.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,165.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $7,925.00
AID DEADLINE - March 1st
% ON AID - 95%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/$25
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - United Methodist
CREDIT EXAM - CLEP
WEBSITE - www.philander.edu

COMMENT - Little Rock's private liberal arts college. www.philander.edu

Magnolia 870-235-4040

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 3,117
% FEMALE - 60%
% MALE - 40%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $2,550.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,225.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $4,775.00
AID DEADLINE - July 1st Priority
% ON AID - 84%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 15th Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT or SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.saumag.edu

COMMENT - Affordable, student-centered education. www.saumag.edu

Fayetteville 479-575-5346/1-800-377-8632

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 19,194
% FEMALE - 49%
% MALE - 51%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $3,230 (including fees)
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $3,866.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $7,096.00
AID DEADLINE - June 30th
% ON AID - 73%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Feb. 1st (Freshman) March 15th (transfers)
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Aug. 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP/IB
WEBSITE - www.uark.edu

COMMENT - The University of Arkansas is a nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world. www.uark.edu

Fort Smith 1-479-788-7120/ 1-888-512-LION

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 6,772
% FEMALE - 59%
% MALE - 41%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $149/credit hr- $65 registration fee per semester
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $488-$621 monthly
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - June 15th
% ON AID - 60%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP/Challenge
WEBSITE - www.uafortsmith.edu

COMMENT - UA Fort Smith- The Smart Choice. What are you waiting for? www.uafortsmith.edu

Little Rock 1-800-482-8892

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 12,000
% FEMALE - 64%
% MALE - 36%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $167.75/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $1,599 - $2,491
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $3,372.00
AID DEADLINE - March 1 Priority
% ON AID - 70%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Feb. 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT or SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - 1st day of classes/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP/PEP/Regents College Exams
WEBSITE - www.ualr.edu.

COMMENT - Apply and register on-line at www.ualr.edu.

Monticello 870-460-1026/800-844-1826

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 3,200
% FEMALE - 60%
% MALE - 40%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12-15 hours
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $117/credit hour
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $700-$925
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $6,525 including campus room and board
AID DEADLINE - Rolling
% ON AID - 83%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 1st Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/SAT/COMPASS (for placement)
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Rolling/No Fee - Except for international applicants
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.uamont.edu

COMMENT - UAM consists of the main university campus in Monticello as well as the UAM Colleges of Technology in Crossett and McGehee. www.uamont.edu

Pine Bluff 870-575-8000

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 3,525
% FEMALE - 58%
% MALE - 42%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $1,770.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $3084 (20 meals)
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $5,482.00
AID DEADLINE - April 15th Priority
% ON AID - 90%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 1st/ April 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - CLEP
WEBSITE - www.uapb.edu

COMMENT - UAPB is a comprehensive, 1890 Land Grant Institution that provides open-door liberal and professional education. www.uapb.edu

Conway 501-450-5000

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 12,974
% FEMALE - 60%
% MALE - 40%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $3,349.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,440.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $5,789.00
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 50%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Dec. 8th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - None
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP/IB
WEBSITE - www.uca.edu

COMMENT - UCA is a comprehensive university offering students excellence in education. www.uca.edu

Clarksville 479-979-1227/ 1-800-264-8636

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 650
% FEMALE - 55%
% MALE - 45%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12-17
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $9,150.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $3,025.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $12,175 plus books and fees
AID DEADLINE - Feb. 15 Priority
% ON AID - 94%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 1st Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT/IB
APPLICATION DEADLINE - May 1st Priority
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - Presbyterian
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.ozarks.edu

COMMENT - Ozarks' mission is to provide the best education possible for each student every time. www.ozarks.edu

Walnut Ridge 1-800-722-4434/ 870-759-4120

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 4-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 650
% FEMALE - 55%
% MALE - 45%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12-17
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $5,300.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,600.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $7,900.00
AID DEADLINE - May 1st
% ON AID - 97%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - None
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/$20
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - Southern Baptist
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - NA

COMMENT - NA

Blytheville 870-762-1020

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,800
% FEMALE - 70%
% MALE - 30%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $52/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $624 plus fees
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 67%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 1st Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.anc.edu

COMMENT - www.anc.edu

Searcy, a technical college of ASU-Beebe 501-207-4014

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 350
% FEMALE - 45%
% MALE - 55%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 18
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $78/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $1440- Beebe campus
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - N/A
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - N/A
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - June 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - N/A
WEBSITE - www.asub.edu

COMMENT - 15 Technical Certificate programs are offered on the Searcy campus. www.asub.edu

Beebe 501-882-3600/ 1-800-632-9985

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 3,000
% FEMALE - 58%
% MALE - 42%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $78/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $1,440.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $1,440 plus tuition
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - Over 50%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - June 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - CLEP
WEBSITE - www.asub.edu

COMMENT - Bachelor's and Master's degrees offered in certain areas at ASU-Beebe. www.asub.edu

Mountain Home 870-508-6100

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,296
% FEMALE - 66%
% MALE - 34%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $77/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $924 plus books and fees
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 80%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - June 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.asumh.edu

COMMENT - Bachelor and graduate degrees are available in some areas. Nestled in the heart of Ozark Mountains. www.asumh.edu

Newport 1-800-976-1676

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,800
% FEMALE - 60%
% MALE - 40%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $75/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $1,000 (plus books and fees)
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 72%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.asun.edu

COMMENT - A great place to start! www.asun.edu

Pocahontas 870-248-4000

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,960
% FEMALE - 61%
% MALE - 39%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $70/hr **
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 70%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/SAT/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - Advance Placement
WEBSITE - www.blackrivertech.org

COMMENT - Dream it . . .Believe it. . . Achieve it. . . Black River Technical College. www.blackrivertech.org

De Queen 870-584-4471/ 1-800-844-4471

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,396
% FEMALE - 70%
% MALE - 30%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $48/hr **
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $696-775
AID DEADLINE - Fall-May 1, Spring-Nov. 1, Sum.-April 15
% ON AID - 64%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - May 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - http://cccua.edu

COMMENT - CCCUA has 4 on-line associate's degrees and more than 60 internet courses available. Sponsor of Spotlight Business Accelerator for entrepreneurs (www.sbae.org) http://cccua.edu

Forrest City 870-633-4480

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,447
% FEMALE - 60%
% MALE - 40%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $900 in county/ $1,020 out of county
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - N/A
AID DEADLINE - July 1st
% ON AID - 75%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.eacc.edu

COMMENT - EACC is an open-door institution of higher education serving the Arkansas delta since 1974. www.eacc.edu

Little Rock 501-565-5550

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - Continual
% FEMALE - N/A
% MALE - N/A
CALENDAR - Quarters
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $446/ hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - N/A
% ON AID - N/A
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Open
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT/WONDERLIC
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - N/A
WEBSITE - www.ITT-Tech.edu

COMMENT - ITT Technical Institute offers associate and bachelor degree programs in Electronics, Criminal Justice, Game Design, Drafting and Construction Management. www.ITT-Tech.edu

West Memphis 870-733-6722/ 866-733-6722

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,800
% FEMALE - 63%
% MALE - 37%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12-21 hours
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $60/hr** $75/hr***
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 65%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Open
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/Free - $25 for International
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.midsouthcc.edu

COMMENT - Mid-South Community Collegeis dedicated to student access and goal achievement. www.midsouthcc.edu

Hot Springs 501-760-4222

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 3,600
% FEMALE - 66%
% MALE - 34%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $65/hr $1,170 max
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 70%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Open
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP/IB
WEBSITE - www.npcc.edu

COMMENT - Excellent academic 2-year community college in beautiful Hot Springs. www.npcc.edu

Harrison 870-743-3000

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 2,172
% FEMALE - 64%
% MALE - 36%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $720 (in county) $984 (out of county)
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - N/A
AID DEADLINE - Varies
% ON AID - 60%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - June 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.northark.edu

COMMENT - North Arkansas College has strong programs in transfer, allied health and computer science. www.northark.edu

Bentonville 479-636-9222/ 1-800-995-6922

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 6,500
% FEMALE - 59%
% MALE - 41%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $816 in district/ $1176 out of district
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $1,712.00
AID DEADLINE - April 2nd Priority
% ON AID - 25%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 2nd
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ $10
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP/DANTE
WEBSITE - www.northark.edu

COMMENT - www.nwacc.edu

Malvern 1-800-337-0266/ 501-337-5000

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,600
% FEMALE - 55%
% MALE - 45%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $708
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $708 plus books and fees
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 60%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - May 1st/ Dec 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.nwacc.edu

COMMENT - Is your time important to you? Try our online classes! www.otcweb.edu

Melbourne 870-368-7371

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,050
% FEMALE - 71%
% MALE - 29%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12-15 hours
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $70/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 65%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.otcweb.edu

COMMENT - Providing life-changing experiences through education.

Helena 870-338-6474

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 2,322
% FEMALE - 67%
% MALE - 33%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $55/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $1,455.00
AID DEADLINE - Call 870-338-6474
% ON AID - 60%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Call 870-338-6474
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.pccua.edu

COMMENT - www.pccua.edu

North Little Rock 501-812-2200

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 9,815
% FEMALE - 68%
% MALE - 32%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - Varies
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $80/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $1,395 - If taking 15hrs fees included
AID DEADLINE - Fall-May 15, Spring-Oct. 15, Sum-Mar. 15
% ON AID - 74%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Varies
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.pulaskitech.edu.

COMMENT - For more information and a schedule of classes, visit our website at www.pulaskitech.edu.

Little Rock 501-312-0007

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 370
% FEMALE - 80%
% MALE - 20%
CALENDAR - Contact Campus
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12 hours full - time student
TUITION PER SEMESTER - Contact Campus
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Contact Campus
AID DEADLINE - Contact Campus
% ON AID - Contact Campus
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Contact Campus
REQUIRED EXAMS - Contact Campus
APPLICATION DEADLINE - 1st day of classes
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - none
WEBSITE - www.remingtoncollege.edu

COMMENT - www.remingtoncollege.edu

Mena 479-394-7622

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,000
% FEMALE - 71%
% MALE - 29%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $825
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $825 plus fees & books
AID DEADLINE - March 1st
% ON AID - 70%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.rmcc.edu

COMMENT - A comprehensive college providing a varity of programs, services, and learning opportunities. Transfer, technical degrees and courses: professional workforce, personal development and adult basic education. English as a second language; student support a

North Little Rock 501-374-6305

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Private
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - n/a
% FEMALE - 25%
% MALE - 75%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12-15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $1,380.00
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $2,200.00
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - $4,380 including books
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - 75%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Open
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - African American Episcopal Church
CREDIT EXAM - CLEP
WEBSITE - www.shortercollege.4t.com

COMMENT - Serves traditional and non-traditional students with general, career and technical education programs. www.shortercollege.4t.com

El Dorado 870-864-7142

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,500
% FEMALE - 70%
% MALE - 30%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $1,020/$1,140/$2,085
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - July 1st
% ON AID - 60%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - March 1st Priority
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.southark.edu

COMMENT - Where students come first. www.southark.edu

Pine Bluff 870-850-8605/888-SEARKTC

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 2,300
% FEMALE - 70%
% MALE - 30%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 1814
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $68/hr
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - May 1 priority
% ON AID - 46%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 30th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/SAT/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.seark.edu.

COMMENT - Visit our website at www.seark.edu.

Camden 870-574-4500

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 2,227
% FEMALE - 51%
% MALE - 49%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 15
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $85/hr in state $129/hr out of state
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - $1100/semester double; $1650/semester single
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - June 1st Priority
% ON AID - 60%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 15th
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - CLEP
WEBSITE - www.sautech.edu

COMMENT - Southern Arkansas University Tech is a two-year comprehensive college emphasizing technical programs and is commited to providing quality educational programs delivered through various technologies and methodologies to meet the needs of its service areas.

Batesville 870-612-2000

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,470
% FEMALE - 71%
% MALE - 29%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $54/hr in district $66/hr out of district
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - Open
% ON AID - Varies
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Contact Financial Aid
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.uaccb.edu

COMMENT - Student Centered. Community Focused www.uaccb.edu

Hope 870-777-5722

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,300
% FEMALE - 69%
% MALE - 31%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $54 per credit hour
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - Varies
AID DEADLINE - April 1st
% ON AID - 47%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - April 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/COMPASS/ASSET
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.uacch.edu

COMMENT - www.uacch.edu

Morrilton 1-800-264-1094

YEARS PRIVATE PUBLIC - 2-year Public
ENROLL PER SEMESTER - 1,955
% FEMALE - 61%
% MALE - 39%
CALENDAR - Semester
HOURS PER SEMESTER - 12
TUITION PER SEMESTER - $70/hr** $77/hr In-State
HOUSING PER SEMESTER - N/A
TOTAL SEMESTER COSTS - 1365 Plus books
AID DEADLINE - July 17 Priority
% ON AID - 68%
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - Nov. 1st/ April 1st
REQUIRED EXAMS - ACT/ASSET/COMPASS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Open/ No Fee
RELIGIOUS AFFILLIATION - None
CREDIT EXAM - AP/CLEP
WEBSITE - www.uaccm.edu

COMMENT - UACCM - A Journey with Meaning. www.uaccm.edu

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