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Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas, Arkansas

Overview of Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas

The main campus of CCCUA is in De Queen, Arkansas (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. CCCUA offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and family and social work.

CCCUA Selectivity

CCCUA admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Faculty

The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 1,010 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting CCCUA

Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas
183 Hwy 399
De Queen, AR 71832
General Phone: (870) 584-4471
http://cccua.edu

CCCUA Programs and Degrees (2005)

CCCUA awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts51liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Education And Teaching32ESL instruction, early childhood education, middle school teaching
Nursing And Emergency Medicine25licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing
Business And Management17business, MIS, accounting technology
Family And Social Work17child development
Medical Adminstration9medical transcription
Computer Science And Engineering4computer product certification, computer networking
Mechanics And Repair3autobody repair, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics
Construction Trades2carpentry, electrician
Medical Support And Technology2medical assistant
Production Trades2welding
Security And Law Enforcement0forensic science, criminal justice and administration
Engineering Technician0drafting
Office And Administration0administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for CCCUA in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree7415
Award of less than 1 academic year6613
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years247

CCCUA Student Body

In 2005, CCCUA had a total enrollment of 1,010 students (543 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White83%
Black10%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
American Indian2%
Other Races0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas83%
Oklahoma1%

CCCUA Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time58 %

CCCUA Room and Board (2005)

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.

CCCUA Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year5$36,0313$35,970
All faculty totalcalendar year5$36,0313$35,970

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year8$37,81814$31,952
All faculty totalacademic year8$37,81814$31,952

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

CCCUA Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

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
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology

CCCUA Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets CCCUA Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%CCCUA % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%CCCUA Number of degree programs
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%CCCUA % of degrees in family and social work
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%CCCUA Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%CCCUA % of students from other states
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%CCCUA Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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