Black River Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	53%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Black River Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Black River Technical College 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.

Black River Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Black River Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Black River Technical College is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Black River Technical College is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Black River Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,118

Cost of attendance at Black River Technical College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,350

Cost of attendance at Black River Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Black River Technical College received on average $5,784 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.

$5,784

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	175	62%	$5,105	$893,392
Other Federal Grant	213	75%	$5,530	$1,177,928
State Grant/Scholarships	92	33%	$934	$85,885
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	58	20%	$2,244	$130,146
Total Grant & Scholarships	241	85%	$5,784	$1,393,959

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Black River Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Black River Technical College students is 31.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.8%.

31.3%

African American 20.0% 2 students
white 32.6% 92 students
hispanic 22.2% 2 students

Service Offerings

Black River Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Black River Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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