University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) is a two-year college that is located in Morrilton, Arkansas. This community college was established in 1961 and it has a student population of over 2,000. UACCM is officially recognized and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It provides students with several different degree programs and also offers many different certificate programs that students can pursue. The comprehensive curriculum that is offered by this institution provides students with the necessary education to succeed in the professional world. It even offers easy credit transfer options to major universities for those who wish to pursue a four-year degree.
The nursing program at UACCM is very popular and has several options for prospective students to consider. There is a practical nursing program, as well as a registered nursing program. All nursing programs are designed to be as comprehensive and complete as possible. Nursing students will receive a very thorough education that is focused on teaching the necessary skills that allow people to become successful in the medical field. This school helps many people to achieve their goals of becoming RN's every year and the program continues to grow.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students1,921 |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate54% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1997 - Current |
Admission
75%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost 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 | $90/credit | |
In State Students | $99/credit | |
Out of State Students | $128/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 | $4,050 | $4,455 | $5,760 |
ADN | 70 | $6,300 | $6,930 | $8,960 |
BSN | 125 | $11,250 | $12,375 | $16,000 |
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 University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 59% | $4,109 |
Other Federal Grant | 8% | $399 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $1,001 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $1,575 |
Federal Student Loans | 19% | $3,696 |
Private Loans | -- | $3,500 |
$5,173
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$3,958 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,587 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,184 |
$75,001 to $110,000$7,346 |
Over $110,000$8,980 |
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Student Population
1,921
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,191
Women
730
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
75% |
Black/African American |
8% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Two or more races |
6% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.