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Arkansas Technical School

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Arkansas Technical School is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Arkansas Technical School is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Arkansas Technical School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Arkansas Technical School is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 69%.

Arkansas Technical School boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Arkansas Technical School are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Arkansas Technical School was $20,417. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Arkansas Technical School net price calculator

$20,417

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Arkansas and nationwide.

Arkansas's average $12,405
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Arkansas Technical School for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $20,417 $4,848 (31%) $20,417
2021 $15,569 $142 $20,567
2020 $15,427 $2,758 (15%)
2019 $18,185 $2,129 (13%) $20,053
2018 $16,056 $1,065 (6%) $16,056
2017 $17,121 $485 (3%) $17,121
2016 $16,636 $675 (4%) $16,923 $22,080
2015 $17,311 $809 (5%) $17,365 $16,054
2014 $16,502 -- $16,095 $16,535

How does Arkansas Technical School's $20,417 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Arkansas colleges, that number is $12,405. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School logo Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
Bossier City LA
Private $12,202 40% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Arkansas Technical School during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Arkansas Technical School received on average $6,345 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,345
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 100% $6,345 $12,690
Other Federal Grant 2 100% $6,345 $12,690
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 2 100% $6,345 $12,690

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Arkansas Technical School received $9,572 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,572
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 2 100% $9,572 $19,144
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 2 100% $9,572 $19,144

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$12,333
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Arkansas Technical School sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 3 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 1 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

33.3%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 2 students are still enrolled in the school.

66.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Arkansas Technical School is greatly skewed towards men students, with 75.8% of undergraduate students being men and 24.2% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 62, with 15 women and 47 men.

  • men 75.8% 47 students
  • women 24.2% 15 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 27% 17 students
  • 20-21 26% 16 students
  • 18-19 24% 15 students
  • 25-29 8% 5 students
  • 30-34 6% 4 students
  • 40-49 5% 3 students
  • 35-39 2% 1 students
  • 50-64 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Arkansas Technical School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Arkansas Technical School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)