C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

61/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

2-Year Public

📍 Mena, Arkansas 71953

🌐 https://www.uarichmountain.edu/

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain — tuition $2,400 in-state, $2,640 out-of-state

Outcomes

C+

62/100

Affordability

B+

78/100

Resources

52/100

Experience

50/100

Prestige

25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

719

Total Enrollment

60%

Graduation Rate

67%

Retention Rate

19.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$6,106

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain ▼

6% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$198,800

Avg Monthly Rent

$855

1-Year Change

+6.0%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$30,037

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$22,765

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,500

Median debt at graduation

55.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

39.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 59th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$36,179	$55,993	+-0%	#387 of 757	#161	—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$9,998	$26,606	+1%	#520 of 1025	#218	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $198,800
Avg rent near campus: $855/mo — vs ~$596/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71953 (3.4% cap, Mena)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,400	$2,640
Room	$5,360
Board	$3,870
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$18,095	$18,335

Financial Aid

97%

Receive Any Aid

60%

Receive Pell Grants

25%

Take Out Loans

$6,106

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,084
$30,001 - $48,000	$3,541
$48,001 - $75,000	$6,134

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 77 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 32 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 31 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 20 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 18 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 14 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 14 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 13 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 12 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 12 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 11 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 11 grads/yr Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 10 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 8 grads/yr Child Development 5 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 5 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 4 grads/yr Information Resources Management 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$63k/yr 633,700 jobs

Elementary school teachers, except special education

$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Student Demographics

719

Total Students

61%

Women

50%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%

Hispanic 12%

Black 1%

Asian 1%

Two or More 1%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 30%

Off-Campus (Renters) 6%

With Family 64%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~44 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 21%

Hybrid (Some Online) 61%

Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%

25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain?

Tuition at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is $2,400 for in-state students and $2,640 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,106.

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

The graduation rate at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain a good school?

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain?

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain has a total enrollment of 719 students.

Is there rental demand near University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain?

Yes! Approximately 6% of students at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 44 students who need rental housing near campus.

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