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Ouachita Technical College
- One College Cir
- Malvern, AR 72104
- OPEID College Code: 00997600
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- General Phone: (501) 337-5000 x1100
- President: Barry Ballard
- Website: www.otcweb.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 1,558

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
- Mission Statement
- Ouachita Technical College is an open access, public, two-year institution of higher education committed to providing area citizens affordable, lifelong educational opportunities and services in a caring environment designed to enable them to develop their fullest potential and to support the economic development of Arkansas.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 12% | 45% | 14% | 17% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,886 | $1,821 | $1,243 | $836 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 15.4% | 7.2% | 16.3% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 5 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 71 | 69 | 49 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,040 | $1,980 | $1,920 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,630 | $3,540 | $3,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,481 | $5,361 | $5,210 |
| Other Expenses | $5,059 | $4,949 | $4,808 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,878 | $4,949 | $1,794 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,740 | $2,680 | $2,620 |
| Out of State | $4,330 | $4,240 | $4,150 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,280 | $12,990 | $12,638 |
| Out of State | $14,870 | $14,550 | $14,168 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,618 | $4,514 | $4,414 |
| Out of State | $6,208 | $6,074 | $5,944 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,558 Undergraduate: 1,558
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 708 Female: 850
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 708 Female: 850
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 566 Part-Time: 992
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 566 Part-Time: 992
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 10 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Black | 168 | 11% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 2% |
| White | 1,336 | 86% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 623 | 40% |
| Ages 18-19 | 248 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 127 | 8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 116 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 132 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 115 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 82 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 85 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 28 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 205 | 104 | 101 |
| Faculty Status | 103 | 38 | 65 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 110 | 38 | 72 |
| Primarily Instruction | 103 | 38 | 65 |
| Primarily Public Service | 7 | - | 7 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 13 | - |
| Other Professionals | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 70 | 45 | 25 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 30 | 18 | 12 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 11 | 12 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,749 (36) | $39,489 (13) | $39,896 (23) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,487 (2) | - (-) | $35,487 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,185 (38) | $39,489 (13) | $39,027 (25) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 30% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 26% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
