Phillips Community College (PCCUA)
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCC or PCCUA) is a two-year institution that is located in Helena, Arkansas. This is a community college that offers a large number of different degree programs and several certificate programs. Students can also choose to transfer credits over to major universities when they are seeking a four-year degree. This school was established in 1965 and currently has well over 2,000 students enrolled. With many different degree programs to choose from, students can expect a varied education that will lead them toward a lucrative career path.
The practical nursing program that is offered at PCCUA is very robust. Students will be able to pursue their nursing education with all of the necessary tools that they need to succeed. This is a program that has helped many nursing students to gain the right skills to find a place as dedicated medical professionals. This program admits new nurses to the program every third semester. Nursing is a career path that continues to grow in popularity and this has caused the program to be one of the most popular ones that are offered at this college.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students1,636 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 1 | 7 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 84 miles radius of Phillips Community College (PCCUA)
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Coahoma Community College
20 miles away |
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East Arkansas Community College
35 miles away |
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Northwest Mississippi Community College
37 miles away |
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Arkansas State University Mid-South
47 miles away |
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Southwest Tennessee Community College
52 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
53 miles away |
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Mississippi Delta Community College
76 miles away |
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Arkansas State University-Beebe
81 miles away |
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Arkansas State University-Newport
82 miles away |
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Southeast Arkansas College
84 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1986 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $70/credit | |
| In State Students | $83/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $130/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,150 | $3,735 | $5,850 |
| ADN | 70 | $4,900 | $5,810 | $9,100 |
| BSN | 125 | $8,750 | $10,375 | $16,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Phillips Community College (PCCUA)'s students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 78% | $4,693 |
| Other Federal Grant | 27% | $367 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $1,039 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $2,100 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,142
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,690 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,209 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,883 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,636
Undergrads
0
Graduates
997
Women
639
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
49% |
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Black/African American |
45% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.
