University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,260

2.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,141

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,175

51.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.6%

241 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is a higher education institution located in Pulaski County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (313 degrees awarded), General Business (49 degrees), and Teacher Education (29 degrees).

In 2023, 1,819 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College. 68.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (777 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (675 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is $4,260, which is $−3,993 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,767 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is $4,260, which is $3,993 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,141.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,260

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College was $4,260. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is $−3,993 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,141

2023 Value

13.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,141. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College grew by 13.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,916

Room and Board

$686

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College was of $10,916 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 18.8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $686. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.17% with respect to 2022, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1767 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,175 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is 2,168 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,007. This means that 51.9% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40% Black or African American, 36.6% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.98% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.479% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (26%), followed by White Female (21.7%) and White Male (18.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,175 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is 2,168 and the part-time enrollment is 2,007. This means that 51.9% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,671 enrolled students
White
1,530 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
554 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is 40% Black or African American, 36.6% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.98% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.479% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 105 students (2.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 665 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is white (777 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (675 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (313 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (49 degrees) and Teacher Education (29 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (129 degrees awarded), Precision Production (68 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (517 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (92,457 people), Other managers (63,455 people), Software developers (39,885 people), Education administrators (28,057 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (27,737 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (129 degrees awarded), Precision Production (68 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (517 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (156 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (65 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (129 degrees awarded), Precision Production (68 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (517 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (156 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (65 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,513,139 people), Elementary & secondary schools (331,799 people), Outpatient care centers (247,799 people), Offices of physicians (209,228 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (170,798 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
313 degrees awarded
General Business
49 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 313 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

577

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,242

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 577 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, which is 0.465 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,242).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.258 times less than the 388 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 388 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.88 times more than the 100 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 12% of students graduating from University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.9% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
777 degrees awarded
Black or African American
675 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
198 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is white (777 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (675 degrees).

1.21% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
531 degrees awarded
White Female
491 degrees awarded
White Male
286 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is black or african american female (531 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (491 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.39M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 835k (13.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 46.2M. University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College employs 138 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College are Female No academic rank (74), and Male No academic rank (64).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College are: Management, with 59 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees.

Endowment

$6.39M

2023 Endowment

4.06%

growth from 2022

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College has an endowment valued at about $6.39M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College grew 4.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $592k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2023 Salaries

2.55%

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, which represents 36.4% of their overall expenditure ($46.2M) and a 2.55% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.96% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.75M

Instructional Salaries

138

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College paid a total of $6.75M to 138 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

138 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College was No academic rank with 138 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College were Management with 59 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College was Female No academic rank with 74 employees, and Male No academic rank with 64 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College.

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