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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

De Queen, AR·Public·772 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 772 students.

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772
Students
$4,385
Net Price
51%
Grad Rate
$28,000
Earnings
10 yr
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Debt

About This School

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public institution located in De Queen, Arkansas with approximately 772 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,385 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $28,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (CCCUA) is a public community college serving southwest Arkansas. Its main campus is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in De Queen, Arkansas.

This is a strong option for students in southwest Arkansas who want an affordable path into the workforce — at just $5,200/year after aid, the cost is genuinely low. However, the median earnings of $28,000 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's worth being clear-eyed about career outcomes and making sure your specific program leads to local job opportunities that pay a livable wage. Best suited for students pursuing vocational training, an associate degree close to home, or a low-cost transfer pathway to a four-year school.

Founded
1975
Setting
Remote town
Avg Faculty Salary
$5,412

Popular Programs

Health Professions14%
Education9%
Business & Marketing5%
Psychology1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,070
Avg Net Price
$4,385
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants32%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
51%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
N/A
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$31,300
Female graduates$20,800

Gap: 34% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

What Each Major Actually Earns

Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($44,934 vs $42,269 nationally), and most below it in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($26,531 vs $37,656).

MajorGradsHereNationalDiff
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities115$39,639$44,125−$4,486
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods33$26,531$37,656−$11,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing22$79,422$80,813−$1,391
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other21$47,899$50,491−$2,592
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services16$44,934$42,269+$2,665
Business/Commerce, General9$39,234$49,927−$10,693

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,000
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White44%
Black12%
Hispanic/Latino28%
Two or more races3%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (772 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

183 College Drive

De Queen, AR 71832

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas cost?

The average net price at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is about $4,385 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas?

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has a graduation rate of 51%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
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  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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