Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR · Public · Certificate degrees · Town

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About Black River Technical College

Black River Technical College is a small, public institution in Pocahontas, AR, in a town setting. It enrolls about 903 students. 55% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $34,818.

Open

Acceptance

$5,095

Net price

903

Enrollment

55%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,095

Average net price

$4,776

In-state tuition

$7,488

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$2,696

Books & supplies

$14,374

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

11%

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$3,433

$30–48K

$2,770

$48–75K

$7,435

$75–110K

$10,609

$110K+

$12,977

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing39.3%

Humanities18.9%

Precision Production13.3%

Mechanic & Repair Tech6.7%

Engineering Tech5.5%

Criminal Justice5.0%

Business3.5%

Transportation3.1%

Computer Science2.2%

Education1.6%

After Graduation

$34,818

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,263

Median earnings (6 yrs)

55%

Graduation rate

56%

Retention rate

58%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,518

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

903

Total enrollment

36%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

71% women

29% men

Race & ethnicity

White

86%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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