Black River Technical College

Black River Technical College Overview

Black River Technical College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Pocahontas, Arkansas. Black River Technical College was founded in 1972 and the school now enrolls around 1,380 students per year, including 1,380 undergraduates. Black River Technical College offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

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2022 Black River Technical College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,060
Out-of-State	$6,120

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Is Black River Technical College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Black River Technical College offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Black River Technical College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 39% of students who start at Black River Technical College come back for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Black River Technical College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 80% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Black River Technical College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Black River Technical College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Black River Technical College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Black River Technical College.

Based on this information, is Black River Technical College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Black River Technical College a good school for you?

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Where is Black River Technical College?

Black River Technical College is located in the small town setting of Pocahontas, Arkansas.

If you are interested in seeing Black River Technical College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 67 to Pocahontas, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Jonesboro Municipal.

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