University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

www.uarichmountain.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,992

2021 Average Net Price

$6,080

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

718

56.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.4%

66 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is a higher education institution located in Polk County, AR. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain were General Studies (91 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (21 degrees), and General Cosmetology (16 degrees).

In 2021, 356 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (297 degrees), 33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is $1,992, which is $−5,976 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is $1,992, which is $−5,976 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,080.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,992

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain was $1,992. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is $−5,976 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,080

2021 Value

0.231%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,080. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain grew by 0.231%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain (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

$7,583

Room and Board

$750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain was of $7,583 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 26.7% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $750. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 28.3% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain (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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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 Community College Rich Mountain had a total enrollment of 718 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is 405 students and the part-time enrollment is 313. This means that 56.4% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.7% White, 9.61% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Black or African American, 1.95% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.39% Asian, and 1.39% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 718 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is 405 and the part-time enrollment is 313. This means that 56.4% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 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 Community College Rich Mountain was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
565 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
69 enrolled students
Black or African American
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is 78.7% White, 9.61% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Black or African American, 1.95% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.39% Asian, and 1.39% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 4 students (0.557%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 58 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is white (297 degrees awarded). There were 33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is General Studies (91 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (21 degrees) and General Cosmetology (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (38 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (158 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Community College Rich Mountain are Registered nurses (1,367,189 people), Medical & health services managers (160,430 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (153,791 people), Other managers (144,612 people), and Physicians (144,218 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in 2021 are Precision Production (38 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (158 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (30 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (13 degrees), and Health (88 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Community College Rich Mountain are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain are Precision Production (38 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (158 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (30 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (13 degrees), and Health (88 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Community College Rich Mountain are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,554,064 people), Elementary & secondary schools (409,568 people), Outpatient care centers (246,053 people), Offices of physicians (220,125 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (200,452 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 Community College Rich Mountain.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
91 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
21 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain was General Studies with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

149

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

207

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 149 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain, which is 0.72 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (207).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 63 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in General Studies, which is 1.07 times more than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in General Studies, which is 0.937 times less than the 63 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
297 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is white (297 degrees awarded). There were 33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

2.53% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
174 degrees awarded
White Male
123 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is white female (174 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (123 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain has an endowment valued at nearly $4.49M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.4k (0.276%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain had a total salary expenditure of 12.2M. University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain employs 20 Instructors. Most academics at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 14 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Endowment

$4.49M

2021 Endowment

34.7%

growth from 2020

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain has an endowment valued at about $4.49M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain grew 34.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $801k lower 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 Community College Rich Mountain (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 Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.6M

2021 Salaries

10.7%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain paid a median of $4.6M in salaries, which represents 37.6% of their overall expenditure ($12.2M) and a 10.7% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$872k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain paid a total of $872k to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 19% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain was Instructor with 20 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain.