Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public community college located in Helena, AR. It offers 51 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $3,800 for Arkansas residents and $4,550 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Arkansas public community colleges' average ($5,638).

The school has 1,199 students, which is lower than Arkansas community collleges' average (1,632). In addition, 155 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - PCCUA
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,800$4,550
Books & Supplies$1,350
On-Campus Living Costs$12,140
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,140
Average Financial Aid$5,139
Cost of Attendance$17,290$18,040
After Financial Aid$12,151$12,901
PCCUA Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas$3,800$4,550
Public Community Colleges in Arkansas$4,218$5,638
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3318NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Platemaker/Imager3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Make-Up Artist/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies77 completers
62 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social Work10 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Construction TradesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Behavioral Aspects of HealthNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training12 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Management Information SystemsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,199 students at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 535 male students and 821 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,356483873
Male Students535156379
Female Students821327494

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 1,199 total students, 446 students enrolled through distance learning (155 students enrolled exclusively and 291 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,199
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses155
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses291
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses753

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1000 Campus Drive, Helena, AR
Phone870-338-6474
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$3,800
Out-of-State$4,550
Student Population »1,199 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate19%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
79% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,139
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)