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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, CCCUA, is a two-year community college in De Queen, Arkansas that was founded in 1975. In addition to the main campus, CCCUA operates the Little River County Campus in Ashdown, and the Howard County Campus in Nashville.
CCCUA offers the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of General Studies degrees. Technical certificates and certificates of proficiency programs are also available. Students can opt for courses in fields like business, technology, humanities, science, education, and health services. These are offered through the following academic divisions:
CCCUA students are involved in various clubs and organizations like Phi Theta Kappa, the Journalism Club, the Arkansas Licensed Practical Nursing Association, SkillsUSA, and Baptist Collegiate Ministries. Eligible candidates are also provided financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, work study programs, and scholarships. Among the scholarships offered are the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Sevier County, SkillsUSA College Level Scholarship, and the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship.
The main campus of CCCUA is in De Queen, AR (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. CCCUA offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and family and social work.
CCCUA admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,115 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas
183 Hwy 399
De Queen, AR 71832
General Phone: (870) 584-4471
http://cccua.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 69 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 35 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 22 | ESL instruction, early childhood education, teacher ed |
| Family and Social Work | 19 | child development |
| Business and Management | 10 | business, MIS |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical transcription |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer product certification |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Construction Trades | 4 | carpentry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | medical assistant |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for CCCUA in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 96 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 60 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, CCCUA had a total enrollment of 1,115 students (869 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of De Queen, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
CCCUA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2220900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $39,760 | 18 | $41,270 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $39,760 | 18 | $41,270 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CCCUA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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