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.
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. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 1,010 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
CCCUA awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 51 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | ESL instruction, early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 17 | business, MIS, accounting technology |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | child development |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical transcription |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer product certification, computer networking |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 2 | carpentry, electrician |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | medical assistant |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for CCCUA in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 74 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 66 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 7 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 83% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
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 | $ 1,926 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,226 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
CCCUA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2220900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $36,031 | 3 | $35,970 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $36,031 | 3 | $35,970 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $37,818 | 14 | $31,952 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $37,818 | 14 | $31,952 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CCCUA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
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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