Black River Technical College

Black River Technical College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Black River Technical College was founded in 1972 and now enrolls around 1,350 students a year, including 1,350 undergrads. Black River Technical College provides on-campus housing for students.

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Learn more about life at Black River Technical College on the Student Life page.

Is Black River Technical College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Black River Technical College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Black River Technical College

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

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Black River Technical College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 80% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Black River Technical College. Based on this information, how does Black River Technical College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! 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 want to see 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.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Black River Technical College and Pocahontas are like without leaving home.

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