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This year at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain, we project that on average students will pay $7,174, while the advertised price of attendance is $22,102. That’s a difference of $14,929.
| Year | Net in-state price at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | In-state sticker price at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Out-of-state sticker price at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $7,174 | $22,102 | $21,828 |
| 25-26 | $7,030 | $21,661 | $21,647 |
| 24-25 | $6,890 | $21,228 | $21,468 |
| 23-24 | $6,076 | $18,720 | $18,960 |
| 22-23 | $6,106 | $18,546 | $18,786 |
| 21-22 | $5,929 | $16,305 | $16,545 |
| 20-21 | $6,080 | $16,047 | $16,287 |
| 19-20 | $6,066 | $18,180 | $18,420 |
| 18-19 | $5,096 | $17,898 | $18,618 |
| 17-18 | $6,181 | $17,440 | $20,056 |
| 16-17 | $4,821 | $17,316 | $19,932 |
| 15-16 | $5,543 | $17,404 | $20,020 |
| 14-15 | $5,395 | $17,002 | $19,594 |
| 13-14 | $6,190 | $16,858 | $19,378 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $7,777, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $5,016. That's a difference of $2,762.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $5,016 |
| $30K-$48K | $5,985 |
| $48K-$75K | $7,582 |
| $75K-$110K | $7,777 |
| >$110K | No data |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain, over the last five years 57% 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 University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 53% | 31% |
| Asian | 60% | 48% |
| Black | 32% | 35% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 45% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 25% |
| White | 57% | 51% |
| Multiple races | 65% | 36% |
| Unknown race | 80% | 34% |
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 University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain, about 64% 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. University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain has 872 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 62% of students are female.
And about 78% of students are white.