University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,610

10.1% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$9,036

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

1,305

27.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.9%

70 Graduates

About

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is a higher education institution located in Hempstead County, AR. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana were Liberal Arts & Sciences (98 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees), and Funeral Direction (11 degrees).

In 2024, 638 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (361 degrees), 2.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (167 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is $2,610, which is $−5,550 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is $2,610, which is $5,550 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,036.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,610

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana was $2,610. The cost of tuition at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is $−5,550 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,036

2024 Value

9.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,036. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana grew by 9.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (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

$9,171

Room and Board

$1,513

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana was of $9,171 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,513. The cost of books and supplies increased by 14.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80% of undergraduate students at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.61% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (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.

Enrollment

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana had a total enrollment of 1,305 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is 364 students and the part-time enrollment is 941. This means that 27.9% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.6% White, 26.9% Black or African American, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.45% Two or More Races, 0.843% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.383% Asian.

Students enrolled at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.3%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Black or African American Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,305 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is 364 and the part-time enrollment is 941. This means that 27.9% of students enrolled at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 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 Hope-Texarkana was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
674 enrolled students
Black or African American
351 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
179 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is 51.6% White, 26.9% Black or African American, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.45% Two or More Races, 0.843% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.383% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 48 students (3.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 110 more women than men received degrees from University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is white (361 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (167 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is Liberal Arts & Sciences (98 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (26 degrees) and Funeral Direction (11 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (72 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (75 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (189 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 Hope-Texarkana are Registered nurses (1,506,159 people), Medical & health services managers (170,286 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (167,764 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (147,745 people), and Pharmacists (136,114 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in 2024 are Precision Production (72 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (75 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (189 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (35 degrees), and Health (156 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Hope-Texarkana are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana are Precision Production (72 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (75 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (189 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (35 degrees), and Health (156 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Hope-Texarkana are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,639,336 people), Elementary & secondary schools (431,793 people), Outpatient care centers (299,139 people), Offices of physicians (209,405 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (190,267 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 Hope-Texarkana.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
98 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
26 degrees awarded
Funeral Direction
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 98 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

264

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

374

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 264 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, which is 0.706 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (374).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Welding Technology, which is 8 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 131 degrees were awarded to men at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.34 times more than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 35% of students graduating from University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
361 degrees awarded
Black or African American
167 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is white (361 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (167 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
306 degrees awarded
White Female
270 degrees awarded
White Male
248 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is white female (306 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (270 degrees).

Operations

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has an endowment valued at nearly $3.64M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 257k (7.07%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana had a total salary expenditure of 16M. University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana employs 43 Instructors. Most academics at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana are Female Instructor (25), and Male Instructor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Endowment

$3.64M

2024 Endowment

19.2%

growth from 2023

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has an endowment valued at about $3.64M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana grew 19.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.77M 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 Hope-Texarkana (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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.52M

2024 Salaries

7.29%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana paid a median of $8.52M in salaries, which represents 53.2% of their overall expenditure ($16M) and a 7.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 29.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.41% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana paid a total of $2.18M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

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