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Black River Technical College
- 1410 Hwy 304 East
- Pocahontas, AR 72455
- OPEID College Code: 02052200
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- General Phone: (870) 248-4000
- Vp Student Services: Michael A. Sullens
- Website: www.blackrivertech.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,933

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 31% | 68% | 11% | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,562 | $3,008 | $1,910 | $1,352 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.7% | 12.1% | 6.0% |
| Number in Default | 48 | 39 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 376 | 322 | 263 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,656 | $1,656 | $1,656 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,344 | $4,344 | $4,344 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $990 | $990 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,012 | $4,852 | $4,852 |
| Other Expenses | $3,208 | $3,107 | $2,690 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,921 | $3,107 | $2,412 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,676 | $2,646 | $2,646 |
| Out of State | $5,364 | $5,334 | $5,334 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,896 | $10,605 | $10,188 |
| Out of State | $13,584 | $13,293 | $12,876 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,597 | $5,475 | $5,058 |
| Out of State | $8,285 | $8,163 | $7,746 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,933 Undergraduate: 1,933
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 706 Female: 1,227
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 706 Female: 1,227
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,229 Part-Time: 704
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,229 Part-Time: 704
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.4% |
| Black | 32 | 2% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 1% |
| White | 1,864 | 96% |
| Unknown | 3 | 0.2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 88 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 394 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 267 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 210 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 255 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 206 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 176 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 213 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 96 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 28 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 168 | 135 | 33 |
| Faculty Status | 86 | 61 | 25 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 86 | 61 | 25 |
| Primarily Instruction | 86 | 61 | 25 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 25 | 23 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 52 | 46 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 32 | 31 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 13 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,229 (55) | $39,258 (19) | $39,213 (36) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,554 (6) | $54,138 (1) | $48,637 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,358 (61) | $39,510 (20) | $39,284 (41) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 13% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 16% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
