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This year at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, we project that on average students will pay $4,416, while the advertised price of attendance is $17,880. That’s a difference of $13,464.
| Year | Net in-state price at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | In-state sticker price at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Out-of-state sticker price at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $4,416 | $17,880 | $19,561 |
| 24-25 | $4,323 | $17,506 | $19,156 |
| 23-24 | $4,233 | $17,140 | $18,760 |
| 22-23 | $4,196 | $16,990 | $18,550 |
| 21-22 | $3,680 | $15,710 | $17,210 |
| 20-21 | $4,414 | $15,710 | $17,210 |
| 19-20 | $4,377 | $15,710 | $17,210 |
| 18-19 | $4,791 | $15,620 | $17,060 |
| 17-18 | $5,049 | $15,500 | $16,910 |
| 16-17 | $5,142 | $15,410 | $16,820 |
| 15-16 | $4,955 | $13,368 | $14,725 |
| 14-15 | $4,768 | $13,358 | $14,715 |
| 13-14 | $4,513 | $13,585 | $14,905 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas this year, we project students with incomes between $48K and $75K will pay around $7,472, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $5,344. That's a difference of $2,128.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $5,344 |
| $30K-$48K | $5,471 |
| $48K-$75K | $7,472 |
| $75K-$110K | $7,335 |
| >$110K | No data |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, over the last five years 44% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 33% | 24% |
| Asian | 100% | 38% |
| Black | 38% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 21% | |
| White | 50% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 50% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 0% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, about 65% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas has 1,606 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 62% of students are female.
And about 52% of students are black.