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University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville

University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville

University of Arkansas Community College – Batesville, located in Batesville, Arkansas, formerly existed as Gateway Technical College. In 1997, it merged with the University of Arkansas System, and in 1998 became known as University of Arkansas Community College – Batesville. The name of the college is abbreviated as UACCB.

University of Arkansas Community College – Batesville offers degrees in disciplines, such as history, sociology, basic skills and physical education. The university has six academic divisions, namely:

  • Adult Education
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Business, Technology and Public Service
  • Community and Technical Education
  • Math and Science
  • Nursing and Allied Health

There are a number of student organizations at the University of Arkansas Community College – Batesville, such as Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Government Association, the UACCB Choral Singers and the Renaissance Club.

Overview of University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville

UACCB is located in a self-contained town, in Batesville, AR. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at UACCB top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.

UACCB Selectivity

UACCB maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Student Body

UACCB offers classes to 1,468 students (1,046 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting UACCB

University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville
2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503-3350
General Phone: (870) 612-2000
http://www.uaccb.edu

UACCB Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine103registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Liberal Arts58liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Education And Teaching32early childhood education, middle school teaching
Business And Management23business, accounting, finance, MIS
Medical Support And Technology14surgical tech
Medical Administration10medical office management
Mechanics And Repair9electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, aircraft powerplant tech, industrial mechanics
Security And Law Enforcement5criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and administration
Office And Administration0administrative assistant
Transportation0truck and bus driver
Agricultural Science And Management0agriculture
Engineering Technician0electronics tech

Number of programs and degrees for UACCB in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1498
Award of less than 1 academic year5318
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years524

UACCB Student Body

In 2007, UACCB had a total enrollment of 1,468 students (1,046 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White94%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1917%
20-2116%
22-2410%
25-2915%
30-3412%
35-399%
40-4911%
50-645%

UACCB Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time41 %

UACCB Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Batesville, 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.

UACCB Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,834
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,274
Books and supplies$ 700

Financial Aid:
UACCB participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2073500)

UACCB Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1830

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year6$43,92312$49,345
All faculty totalcalendar year6$43,92312$49,345

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year12$36,78318$35,991
All faculty totalacademic year12$36,78318$35,991

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

UACCB Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

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

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

UACCB Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets UACCB Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%UACCB % of degrees in education and teaching
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%UACCB Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%UACCB Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%UACCB % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
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
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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